 Fiji
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
18 00 S, 175 00 E |
| Area |
total: 18,270 sq km land: 18,270 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation |
| Terrain |
mostly mountains of volcanic origin |
| Population |
918,675 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani |
| Imports |
manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, petroleum products, food, chemicals |
| Exports |
sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil |
| Hazards |
cyclonic storms can occur from November to January |
| Resources |
timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower |
| Geography |
includes 332 islands; approximately 110 are inhabited |
| Nationality |
noun: Fijian(s) adjective: Fijian |
| Capital |
name: Suva (on Viti Levu) geographic coordinates: 18 08 S, 178 25 E time difference: UTC+12 (17 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.fj |
| Internet Users |
61,000 (2004) |
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