 Fiji — (fē´jē) |
About The People
Did You Know... The International Date Line crosses the Fiji islands. This imaginary line m »» More
Eating & Recipes... Traditionally, neither Fijians nor Indians used eating utensils, but spoons »» More
In Their Language... The most common way to say hello among indigenous Fijians is Bula!(pro »» More
Fashion... Light, casual clothing is worn throughout the year, but public attire is fa »» More
Socializing... Fijians are generous, friendly, and easygoing. Daily life in Fiji is relaxe »» More
Family... The Fijian people are family oriented and the father acts as head of the ho »» More
Sports & Recreation... Rugby is the most popular sport with soccer a close second. Other spor »» More
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Fiji History
Melanesian and Polynesian peoples settled the Fijian islands some 3,500 years ago. European traders and missionaries arrived in the first half of the 19th century, and the resulting disruption led to increasingly serious wars among the native Fijian confederacies. One Ratu (chief), Cakobau, gained limited »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Suva »» History of Suva
Population: 957,780
GDP: $3,704,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 18,270 (sq km) 7,054 (sq mi)
Currency: Fijian dollar
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