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Beach, Fiji
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Fiji Travel Guide
Key Facts
Area:
18,376 sq km (7,056 sq miles).
Population:
944,000 (2009).
Population density:
51 per sq km.
Capital:
Suva. Population: 86,702 (2007).
Government:
Republic since 1987.
Head of state:
President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau since 2009.
Head of government:
Frank Bainimarama since 2007 (interim prime minister).
Electricity:
240 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs used are Australian-style with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade.
A friendly Fijian welcome and broad smiles await you in this tropical paradise of beautiful beaches, blue lagoons and swaying palm trees. Renowned for stunning sunsets, breathtaking waterfalls, awesome surf, and pristine rain forests, Fiji unsurprisingly draws thousands of visitors to its shores each year.
Comprising more than 300 islands, the country is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, where East Indian, Polynesian, Melanesia, Chinese and European converge to form a unique cultural medley. English is widely spoken, which means communication is a breeze.
Brimming with colourful attractions, awe-inspiring scenery, friendly people and cultural and sporting activities aplenty, Fiji offers something for everyone. From the wanderlust-suffused traveller to the hedonistic sports junkie, this archipelago at the crossroads of the South Pacific is tourist heaven. And, best of all, there’s an array of accommodation and activities to suit all tastes and budgets.
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