Fiji Flag

Flag History

For the first time in history, the color of the blue ensign was changed to distinguish this flag from the flags of Australia and New Zealand. The light blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean.

Flag Symbolism

Light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Fijian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield depicts a yellow lion above a white field quartered by the cross of Saint George featuring stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, and a white dove

Fiji National Anthem

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Anthem History Adopted 1970; known in Fijian as "Meda Dau Doka" (Let Us Show Pride); adapted from the hymn, "Dwelling in Beulah Land," the anthem's English lyrics are generally sung, although they differ in meaning from the official Fijian lyrics
Anthem Lyrics Meda Dau Doka - Fijian Version

Meda dau doka ka vinakata na vanua


E ra sa dau tiko kina na savasava


Rawa tu na gauna ni sautu na veilomani


Biu na i tovo tawa savasava

Chrs...


Me bula ga ko Viti


Ka me toro ga ki liu


Me ra turaga vinaka ko ira na i liuliu


Me ra liutaki na tamata


E na veika vinaka


Me oti kina na i tovo ca

Me da dau doka ka vinakata na vanua


E ra sa dau tiko kina na savasava


Rawa tu na gauna ni sautu na veilomani


Me sa biu na i tovo tawa yaga

Bale ga vei kemuni na cauravou e Viti


Ni yavala me savasava na vanua


Ni kakua ni vosota na dukadukali


Ka me da sa qai biuta vakadua

Anthem Lyrics English Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji


As we stand united under noble banner blue


And we honour and defend the cause of freedom ever


Onward march together God bless Fiji

For Fiji, ever Fiji, let our voices ring with pride.


For Fiji ever Fiji her name hail far and wide,


A land of freedom , hope and glory to endure what ever befall.


May God bless Fiji


Forever more!

Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji


Shores of golden sand and sunshine, happiness and song


Stand united , we of Fiji, fame and glory ever


Onward march together God bless Fiji.

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