Fiji Map and Information, Map of Fiji, Facts, Figures and Geography of Fiji -Worldatlas.com

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Once known as the Cannibal Isles, because of its ferocious natives, the South Pacific nation of Fiji is comprised of 322 islands. About 100 are inhabited, while the balance remain nature preserves.

First settled by Polynesians, the Fiji islands were sort of discovered in 1643 by Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer. In 1774, even Captain Cook anchored here, but it was Captain William Bligh of (Mutiny on the Bounty) fame that finally made them famous.

In 1874 Fiji became a British Colony. It gained its independence in 1970, after nearly a century of British control.

The majority of Fiji is mountainous (volcanic in origin) with several peaks exceeding 3000 ft. The balance of the smaller islands are a mixture of coral and limestone. Barrier reefs ring most islands.

Tourism dollars are Fiji's main source of income, followed by the sugar and garment industries. It's also rich in gold, coconut oil, seafood and lumber.

The exotic islands of Fiji are one of Oceania's most popular destinations. For additional info about Fiji, go here.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Fiji

Population 818,000

Capital City Suva (177,000)

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Languages English (official), Fijian

Official Currency Fiji Dollar

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Religions Christian, Hindu, others

Land Area 118,270 sq km (7,054 sq miles)

Latitude/Longitude 18º 00S, 175º 00E

Highest Point Mt. Victoria, 4,341 ft. (1,323 m)

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Maps

Fiji Large Color Map here

Fiji Map CIA version here

Fiji Outline Map here

Fiji Maps at UT here

Oceania Maps here

Suggested Links

Fiji (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Fiji Hotels, Tours and Travel Information

Fiji Government here

Fiji Photos here

Fiji Tourism here

Air Fiji here

Climate Fiji enjoys tropical conditions throughout the year with gentle trade winds tempering the heat and humidity

Each of the main islands are divided by mountain ranges, and both have a "wet" side to the south and east, and a "dry" side to the north and west. Resorts tend to line the west and south coasts of the larger islands. Fiji receives 100 inches of annual rainfall.

Note that Fiji seasons are just the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere, as Spring is (Sept-Nov), Summer is (Dec-Feb), Fall is (Mar-May) and Winter is (Jun-Aug).