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Fiji

Republic of Fiji

Oceania · Melanesia

Capital
Suva
Population
883.5K
Area
18,272 km²
Region
Melanesia
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Currency
Fijian dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Fiji
Oceania · Melanesia
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ContinentOceania · Melanesia
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Fiji is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Waisale Serevi

athlete

He is one of rugby sevens' greatest players and a sporting icon in Fiji.

Local Delicacy

Kokoda

This dish features raw fish marinated in citrus and mixed with coconut milk.

National Symbols

National animalFiji banded iguana
National birdCollared lory

Famous Landmark & Geography

Bouma National Heritage Park, a famous landmark of Fiji

Bouma National Heritage Park

This protected area on Taveuni is known for rainforest, waterfalls, and rich biodiversity.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropSugarcane

Sugarcane has long been Fiji's principal cash crop and a historically important export.

Most grown fruitCoconuts

Coconuts are widely grown across Fiji and are one of its most characteristic fruit crops.

Major Cities

Suva Nadi Lautoka Labasa Nausori

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Tomanivi1,324 m
2Mount Uluiqalau1,241 m
3Mount Korobaba613 m

Major Airports

Nadi International Airport · Nadi
IATA NANICAO NFFN
Nausori International Airport · Suva
IATA SUVICAO NFNA

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Lali

The lali wooden slit drum is one of Fiji’s most iconic instruments for ceremony and community music.

2
Guitar

The guitar is widely played in Fijian popular, church, and communal singing traditions.

3
Ukulele

The ukulele is common in Fijian island music and accompanies group singing.

4
Derua

Derua bamboo percussion is used in traditional Fijian dance and rhythmic ensemble performance.

5
Mandolin

The mandolin appears in Fijian string-band styles influenced by broader Pacific music traditions.

Major Rivers

Rewa Sigatoka Navua Ba