Fiji

Australia/Oceania
Suva

Population

951.6K

Area

18,274 km²

GDP

$5.84B

GDP Per Capita

$14,100

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Region

Australia/Oceania

Capital

Suva

ISO 3166

fj

Government Type

parliamentary republic

Language

English (official), iTaukei (official), Fiji Hindi Learn more

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About Fiji

Fiji is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising over 330 islands, with approximately 110 permanently inhabited, covering a total area of about 18,274 square kilometers. As of 2025, Fiji has a population of over 940,000, with English, Fijian, and Hindi as official languages. The islands feature volcanic mountain terrain, coral reefs, and white sandy beaches, experiencing a tropical marine climate. Suva serves as the capital.

Fiji has one of the most developed economies in the Pacific, driven by tourism, sugar exports, garment manufacturing, and remittances. The country is a popular tourist destination known for its luxury resorts, diving, and natural beauty. Fiji also serves as a regional hub for the Pacific Islands, hosting international organizations and playing a leading role in regional climate change advocacy. Key agricultural products include sugar, coconuts, ginger, and tropical fruits. Fiji continues to develop its infrastructure and tourism sector.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand

Geographic Coordinate

18 00 S, 175 00 E

Geographic Area

18,274 km²

Climate

tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation

Terrain

mostly mountains of volcanic origin

Natural Hazards

N/A

Natural Resources

timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

67.5 years

Urbanization

58.70%

Population Growth Rate

0.38% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

10.2% of GDP (2021)

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

English (official), iTaukei (official), Fiji Hindi (official)

Religions

Protestant 45% (Methodist 34.6%, Assembly of God 5.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 3.9%, and Anglican 0.8%), Hindu 27.9%, other Christian 10.4%, Roman Catholic 9.1%, Muslim 6.3%, Sikh 0.3%, other 0.3%, none 0.8% (2007 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: Republic of Fiji
conventional short form: Fiji
local long form: Republic of Fiji (English)/ Matanitu ko Viti (Fijian)
local short form: Fiji (English)/ Viti (Fijian)
etymology: the Fijians called their home Viti, but the neighboring Tongans called it Fisi; in the Anglicized spelling of the Tongan pronunciation -- promulgated by explorer Captain James COOK -- the designation became Fiji

Economy

Economic Overview

upper-middle income, tourism-based Pacific island economy; susceptible to ocean rises; key energy and infrastructure investments; post-pandemic tourism resurgence; improved debt standing; limited workforce

GDP Per Capita

$14,100

Unemployment Rate

N/A

Population Below Poverty Line

24.1% (2019 est.)

Industries

tourism, sugar processing, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber

Agricultural Products

sugarcane, cassava, taro, vegetables, chicken, coconuts, eggs, ginger, milk, sweet potatoes (2023)

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