Fiji
Capital
Suva
Population
~900,000
Currency
Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Fijian, English, Hindi
- Religion
- Christianity, Hinduism
- Climate
- Tropical marine; warm, humid, and wet year-round
Culture & History
Known for: its rugby team, tropical paradise, and Indo-Fijian culture
Also famous for: Soft coral capital, beaches, and the friendly locals
Food: Kokoda (marinated raw fish)
Brief History
British colony; gained independence in 1970; blend of Fijian and Indian cultures; tourism and sugar production are key