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20 interesting facts about Fiji

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  1. Fiji is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean.
  2. It is made up of over 300 islands, with the two main islands being Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
  3. The official languages are English and Fijian.
  4. The Fijian culture is a mix of Melanesian, Polynesian, Indian, European, and Chinese influences.
  5. Fiji is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and clear blue water, making it a popular destination for tourists.
  6. Fijians are known for their welcoming nature and the traditional Fijian greeting is “bula,” meaning “life” or “health.”
  7. The Fijian economy is heavily dependent on tourism, with visitors coming to experience the country’s natural beauty and culture.
  8. The Fijian currency is the Fijian dollar.
  9. Fiji is home to the largest population of Indo-Fijians, people of Indian descent, in the Pacific Islands.
  10. Fiji has a rich history of traditional art, including woodcarving, pottery, and tapa cloth making.
  11. Fiji is known for its delicious local cuisine, which includes dishes such as kokoda (raw fish marinated in lime juice) and palusami (a dish made with taro leaves and coconut cream).
  12. The archipelago of Fiji is part of a volcanic mountain range and some of the islands are still active volcanoes.
  13. Fiji is the site of the first known Lapita settlement, the prehistoric Austronesian people that colonized the Pacific islands.
  14. Fiji is a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state.
  15. Fiji is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization.
  16. Fiji has a diverse and unique wildlife, including the Fijian banded iguana, the Fijian crested iguana, and the Fijian monkey-faced bat.
  17. Fiji has a tropical maritime climate, with two distinct seasons: the dry season from May to October and the wet season from November to April.
  18. The Fijian Rugby sevens team is one of the most successful in the world, having won the Rugby Sevens World Series multiple times and the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 1997 and 2005.
  19. The Fijian traditional healing system is called ‘Lovo’ which is a combination of herbal remedies, massage, and spiritual healing.
  20. Fiji is known as the “Soft Coral Capital of the World” due to the variety and abundance of coral species found in its waters.