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A Few Things to Know before Traveling to Fiji

When traveling, it is a good idea to know some basic facts about the city or country you will be visiting, just so it isn�t so obvious that you are a tourist. In this article, we will cover a few brief facts about Fiji, so that you will be better prepared when you travel there on your vacation, wedding, honeymoon, etc.

Fiji is a tropical island, located in the massive South Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,300 miles off the coast of New Zealand. Fiji is made up of many smaller islands, altogether covering more than one-million miles of land.

Like many other nations, Fiji was completely ruled by the British, until it gained its freedom in the 1970.

The biggest city in Fiji is the capital, and is also located on the biggest island. The capital, Suva, is found on the island of Viti Levu, which is where the majority of the people in the country live. The larger islands of Fiji are well known for their volcanic activity, as well as the beautiful coral reefs and mountains that make up the vast landscape.

Many people are drawn to Fiji each year for its lovely tropical climate. People who live in areas that turn cold in winter flee to Fiji to get a break from the cold weather, sleet, freezing rain, and snow so common, particularly in the northern areas of the world. Fiji has beautiful mountains, heavy forestlands, and even lots of sandy coastline, so you have plenty of options.

Fiji is inhabited by people of many different races and ethnicities, with the Melanesian population the most widespread. There are also many people of Indian descent, who came to the island as workers when the area was under British control. Indians do run the majority of the big sugar plantations found all over Fiji, but under current rule, are not permitted to own any land in the country at this time. On the books, English is the language of choice in Fiji, but many speak their own Fijian language. Most of the population believes in the Methodist religion, while there are some Hindus, Muslims, etc.

Fiji�s economy depends on agricultural goods and tourism. They grow and export sugarcane, ginger, and coconut to other areas of the world. For their native people, they grow cassava, rice, and sweet potatoes, which are staples of the Fijian diet.

Tourists bring a lot of money to the area, as Fiji is a very popular island destination for many travelers each year. Many people get married here, have their honeymoons here, celebrate their anniversaries or renew their vows here, or just come here to get away from the stress and responsibilities of their everyday lives. Tourists pay good money to stay in Fiji�s luxury hotels and resorts, and of course, have to shop for souvenirs and local goodies as well, which also boosts the Fijian economy.