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Fiji

History

Fiji became independent, marking the start of modern sovereign statehood.
Fiji became a republic, replacing the previous constitutional arrangement.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Fiji.
Oceania thumbnailPart ofOceaniaMore countries, cities and routes.
CapitalSuva
Population901k
Area18,274 km2
CurrencyFijian dollar

Short facts

RegionOceania / Melanesia
LanguageEnglish, Fijian
Time zoneFJT (UTC+12)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Yasawa Islands: Remote volcanic islands with pristine beaches, caves, and Fijian village life.
  • Mamanuca Islands: Popular island group with world-class surf breaks and luxury resorts.
  • Coral Coast: Fringing reef and traditional villages along Viti Levu's southern coast.

Find a city in Fiji

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Suva thumbnailSuvaCity

Planning questions

What is Fiji known for?Yasawa Islands, Mamanuca Islands, Coral Coast.
What is the capital?Suva.
Which language is useful?English, Fijian.
When is the national day?10 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Fiji Day thumbnailFiji DayOct 2026 ยท Fiji

No future Fiji-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

Street food thumbnailStreet foodSignature dishTea thumbnailTeaLocal drink

Known for

Yasawa IslandsMamanuca IslandsCoral CoastSuvaStreet foodTea
Eurovision Song Contest thumbnailMusic & CultureFestivals, concerts and cultural calendars.Oceania thumbnailPacific islandsReefs, lagoons, island seasons and ocean-linked events.