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Complete details about Fiji Islands in Oceania with capital city Suva

Country NameFiji Islands (Fiji Islands)
Country CodeFJI
Capital CitySuva
ContinentOceania
RegionMelanesia
Independence Year1970
Population817000
Surface Area18274.0
Life Expectancy67.9 years
GNP1536.0 (old 2149.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

Fijian [official]     (50.8%)
Hindi     (43.7%)

Major Cities

Suva, Central     (population 77366)

Fiji Islands's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Channel News AsiaWed, 23 May 2012 11:10:56 -0700
Fiji defends military's election role

Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that with 1100 voter registration centres planned across 110 islands, using the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) was unavoidable. "Any logical person would know that this is a purely logistical exercise, ...   read full story


Publisher: UNCTADWed, 23 May 2012 07:30:20 -0700
Pacific Islands Forum recalls contribution of its member countries to "strong ...

?A press statement issued by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji on 21 May, outlined the contributions made by member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum to the success and "strong outcome" of the UNCTAD XIII conference in Doha, ...   read full story


Publisher: The Canberra TimesMon, 21 May 2012 23:27:43 -0700
Twenty reasons to visit Fiji

From white-water rafting to spa treatments, these are the top 20 reasons to visit Fiji. The Great Astrolabe Reef is the world's fourth-largest barrier reef and curls around the sparsely populated southern island of Kadavu. Snorkellers can cruise the ...   read full story


Publisher: SBWire (press release)Tue, 22 May 2012 07:34:15 -0700
Fiji Surf Charters, Wayward Wind, Provide "Truly Memorable" Holidays off the ...

The Wayward Wind 80ft sailing schooner is a new arrival to the Fiji surf charters industry, offering holidaymakers a unique holiday experience away from the typical touristy hot spots. Fiji Islands -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/22/2012 -- The 2010 surf decree ...   read full story