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About Fiji

General Information About Fiji

Cruising in Fiji
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Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific. The country is made up of over 300 islands, of which 110 are inhabited. The two main Fijian Islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population of almost 850,000.

The capital of Fiji is Suva, situated on Viti Levu. Almost three quarters of the total population live in Suva.

Other important towns are Nadi, which is the location of the international airport, and Lautoka, which is a large seaport.

Each year a large number of tourists visit Fiji, with many people going to Nadi and Denarau Island.

The soft coral reefs of Fiji are the main attraction but there are also many other activities for people to enjoy.

Fijian Language

Fiji has three official languages – Fijian, English and Hindustani.

Less than half the population speak Fijian as a first language, while another 200,000 speak it as a second language.

Important Fiji Dates

The following are a list of holidays observed in Fiji:

The exact dates of public holidays vary from year to year, but the dates for this year can be found at the Fiji Government Web Site.

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Flight Times to Fiji

The main airlines into Fiji are Air Pacific, Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue and Freedom Air. Flights arrive direct from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in Australia, and Los Angeles, Hawaii, San Francisco and Vancouver from North America. There are also flights to Fiji from New Zealand, Japan and Korea.

From Auckland, New Zealand to Fiji the flight time is around three hours, while a flight from Los Angeles takes a little over ten hours.

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Fiji Time Differences

Fiji is 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). During summer Fiji observes 'daylight savings', where clocks are put an hour forward to GMT +13.

Fiji Shopping

A market stall in Nadi, Fiji
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Shopping hours are generally from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 3pm on Saturdays. Only a few small local shops are open on Sundays. Many places are closed from 1pm to 2pm for lunch.

There are a wide range of shops and boutiques in Fiji as well as several supermarket chains.

Be sure to have a look at Fijian handcrafts such as baskets, masi or tapa cloth, animal wood carvings, pottery and much more.

T-shirts with Fijian designs will make for great gifts for family and friends back home.

If you're paying a visit to Suva, be sure to visit the vibrant shopping scene of Cumming Street.

Fiji Flag

The flag of Fiji is light blue, with a flag of the Union Jack in the upper hoist-side quadrant. The Fijian shield is centred on the outer part of the flag. The coat of arms in the centre depicts a yellow lion, the cross of Saint George, stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas and a white dove.

The light blue represents the Pacific Ocean and the Union Jack represents the links that Fiji has with Britain. The lion and the cross also are symbols of Fiji’s colonial past.

The Fiji flag was adopted on October 10, 1970 the day it received independence from Britain. The base of the Fiji flag, flown before Fiji's independence, was dark blue.

Useful Fiji Links

To help plan your Fiji holiday choose from the categories below:

• Fiji Accommodation
• Fiji Attractions
• Fiji Cuisine & Dining
• Fiji Event Planning
• Fiji Tours
• Fiji Transport
• Fiji Visitor Information
• Fiji Weddings

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