Fiji Facts & Information

Location	Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Climate	Tropical marine, only slight seasonal temperature variation
Terrain	Mostly mountains of volcanic origin
Population	893,354
Nationality	Fijian
Ethnic groups	Fijian 51%, Indian 44%, European, other Pacific Islanders, overseas Chinese, and other 5%
Religions	Christian 52% (Methodist 37%, Roman Catholic 9%), Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%, other 2%
Languages	English (official), Fijian, Hindustani
Government Type	Republic
Capital	Suva (Viti Levu)
Currency	Fijian dollar (FJD)
Description of Flag	Light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Fijian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield depicts a yellow lion above a white field quartered by the cross of Saint George featuring stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, and a white dove
Fiji Flag

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