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Introduction

The Fiji Islands are a collection of small islands in the South Pacific area.  There are 333 islands and only 100 of those are actually inhabited by humans. The climate of the islands is considered a mild tropical climate, surrounded by many beaches, rainforests, and coral gardens. The people of Fiji are called Fijians and the locals are called “Lapita People”. The locals got their name from a distinctive type of fine pottery they produced. Fiji was first settled about three and a half thousand years ago. The population currently consists of 842,000 people. The majority of the Fijians are Christian; the other main religions are Hindu and Muslim. The three main languages spoken by the Fijians are English, Fijian, and Hindustani.  The Fiji industry is mainly based off of tourism, sugar, clothing and copra. The agriculture consists of sugarcane, coconuts, cassava, rice, cattle and fish. The Islands are also known for exporting sugar, garments, gold, timber and fish.       

Country Information

• Here are three geographic facts about the Fiji Islands:

1.     Over 333 islands make up the Fiji group of islands. Out of the 333 islands, only 100 or so are inhabited by humans.

2.     The Fiji islands are located in the tropics of the southern hemisphere with beaches, coral gardens and rain forests. It is approximately 7,095 square miles.

3.     The population of the Fiji Islands consists of 842,000 citizens. A majority of their population lives on the two major islands in Fiji called Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

• Here are three serious facts about Fiji Islands:

1. The Capital of the Fiji Islands is Suva. The current president of Fiji is Ratu Josefa Iloilo.

2. There are three different languages spoken at the Fiji Islands; English, Fijian and Hindustani.

3. Fiji was first settled about three and a half thousand years ago. The original inhabitants are called “Lapita people.”