- Official name
- Republic of Fiji रिपब्लिक ऑफ फीजी · Fiji Hindi
1 more name
Matanitu Tugalala o Viti · Fijian - Capital
- Suva
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 883,000
- Area
- 18,272 km²
- Currency
- Fijian dollar (FJD)
- Neighbours
- None — island or sea borders only
- Internet / phone
- .fj · +679
Where it is
Notable facts
- Fiji is an archipelago of more than 330 islands, about a third of them inhabited.
- The 180th meridian passes through Fiji, and Taveuni island has a marker where you can stand astride the line.
- Rugby sevens is the national sport; Fiji won Olympic gold in 2016 and 2020.
- Fijian traditions include the kava ceremony and firewalking on Beqa island.
World Heritage 1 site
National dish
Kokoda Raw fish cured in lime and coconut milk with chilli, onion and tomato.
Lovo, food cooked in an earth oven, is the celebratory answer.