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FJ Flag  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

World Region: Oceania
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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
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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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