Quick Data on Fiji
Short Name | Fiji |
Capital | Suva |
Long Name | Republic of Fiji |
Country Code | FJ |
Continent | Oceania |
Total Area | 18,274 sq km |
Population | 935,974 |
Language | English, Fijian |
Nationality | Fijian(s) |
Geography of Fiji
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 18 00 S, 175 00 E, Fiji neighbors n/a. The terrain in Fiji is described as mostly mountains of volcanic origin, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Fiji: tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation.
Surface Total | 18,274 sq km |
Land Surface | 18,274 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 1,129 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Tomanivi 1,324 m |
Resources of Fiji
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 23.30% of Fiji, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 55.70%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 23.30% | 4,258 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 40 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 55.70% | 10,179 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 21.00% | 3,838 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Fiji
The population of the country is estimated at 935,974 people, with the biggest urban area having 178,000 SUVA (capital) (2018). Known as Fijian(s), the people from Fiji come from diversified ethnic groups such as iTaukei 56.8% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indo-Fijian 37.5%, Rotuman 1.2%, other 4.5% (European, part European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese) (2007 est.). The official language is English, Fijian. 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.).
Population | 935,974 |
Nationality | Fijian(s) |
Official Language | English, Fijian |
Other Languages | English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani |
Birth Rate | 17.4 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 6.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 57.20% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.86 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
Hospital Beds Density | 2 beds/1,000 population (2016) |
Governing Type of Fiji
Fiji is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of common law system based on the English model.
Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Fiji |
Dual Citizenship | yes |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | at least 5 years residency out of the 10 years preceding application |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Fiji
From a population total of 935,974, the labor force is 353,100 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: sugarcane, copra, ginger, tropical fruits, vegetables; beef, pork, chicken, fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, sugar processing, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber. Its exports cover fuel, including oil, fish, beverages, gems, sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil, mineral water. The main import products are: manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, petroleum products, food and beverages, chemicals, tobacco.
Exports | $908.2 million (2017 est.) |
Imports | $1.911 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | US 20.8%, Australia 14.9%, NZ 7.7%, Tonga 5%, Vanuatu 4.6%, China 4.5%, Spain 4.3%, UK 4.3%, Kiribati 4.1% (2017) |
Import Partners | Australia 19.2%, NZ 17.2%, Singapore 17%, China 13.8% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $9,800 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 914 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 98.6% (2016) |
Internet Users | 425,680 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 46.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Fiji, statistics sectio