Fiji Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Fiji (ISO: FJ) and the capital city, Suva. This page enables you to explore Fiji and its land boundaries in 0 km. You may also view the border countries of Fiji (total: N/A, N/A with its area of total: 18,274 sq km; land: 18,274 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Fiji Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Fiji including Suva, the capital city of Fiji |
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| Name of the country: | Fiji | Capital city: | Suva |
| Geographical coordinates of Fiji: | 18 00 S, 175 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Suva: | 18 08 S 178 25 E |
| Location of Fiji: | Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Fiji: | total: 18,274 sq km; land: 18,274 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Fiji: | slightly smaller than New Jersey |
| The elevation data of Fiji: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Tomanivi 1,324 m | The climate of Fiji: | tropical marine: only slight seasonal temperature variation |
| Land use of Fiji: | agricultural land: 23.3%; arable land 9%; permanent crops 4.7%; permanent pasture 9.6%; forest: 55.7%; other: 21% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 40 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Fiji: | includes 332 islands; approximately 110 are inhabited | The terrain of Fiji: | mostly mountains of volcanic origin |
| Land boundaries of Fiji: | 0 km | Borders countries of Fiji: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Fiji: | measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation; rectilinear shelf claim added | ||
Fast Facts about Fiji
Are you traveling to Fiji? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
Did you know that the legal system of Fiji is common law system based on the English model?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Fiji, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 3,440 km, paved: 1,686 km, unpaved: 1,754 km (2011)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: SUVA (capital) 176,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 53.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Fiji: 915,303 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.63% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language), Fijian (official language), Hindustani. These days, Fiji has to face a net migration rate of -6.6 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Fiji nowadays; iTaukei 56.8% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 37.5%, Rotuman 1.2%, other 4.5% (European, part European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese). Note: a 2010 law replaces ‘Fijian’ with ‘iTuakei’ when referring to the original and native settlers of Fiji (2007 estimate).
The right to vote in Fiji can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Fiji. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Fiji for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Fiji are: Constitution Day, 7 September; Fiji (independence) Day, 10 October (1970).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Fiji, these are the most likely dangers you might face: cyclonic storms can occur from November to January. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Suva and/or Fiji?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Fiji, the population has to face a death rate of 6.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Fiji
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Fiji. Here they are: English (official language), Fijian (official language), Hindustani.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .fj
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine: only slight seasonal temperature variation.
Its capital city is Suva, where the local time zone is UTC+12, which is 17 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Suva: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins fourth Sunday in October; ends third Sunday in January.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Fiji; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Tomanivi 1,324 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,129 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Fiji; deforestation; soil erosion.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: cyclonic storms can occur from November to January.
For your traveling options, there are 28 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Fiji all together with 203 km (122 km are navigable by motorized craft and 200-metric-ton barges) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 3,440 km, paved: 1,686 km, unpaved: 1,754 km (2011).
Background of Fiji
Like every nation, Fiji also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Fiji became independent in 1970 after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987 caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). The coups and a 1990 constitution that cemented native Melanesian control of Fiji led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. A new constitution enacted in 1997 was more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a civilian-led coup in 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government led by Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Reelected in May 2006, QARASE was ousted in a December 2006 military coup led by Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, who initially appointed himself acting president but in January 2007 became interim prime minister. Following years of political turmoil, long-delayed legislative elections were held in September 2014 that were deemed “credible” by international observers and that resulted in BAINIMARAMA being reelected. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.