Pacific Island Study

1. Fiji

3. Geography Fiji has about 322 islands, about 106 of them are inhabited. The two main and most important islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The islands are mountainous, with peaks up to 1,300 metres, and covered with thick tropical forests. Viti Levu has the capital city of Suva, and has nearly three quarters of the population. Other important towns include Nadi (the location of the international airport), and the city Lautoka (the location of a large sugar mill and a seaport). The main towns on Vanua Levu are Labasa and Savusavu.

4. Fiji’s Flag

7. 18,274 sqkm Area of Fiji Christianity Main Religion: Suva Capital: Ratu Joesfa IIoilovatu Uluivuda (Josefa IIoilo) President: Commodore Josaia Vorque (Frank) Bainimarama Prime Minister: Fijian Dollar Currency: 944,720 (July 2008 est.) Population: English, Bau Fijian and Hindustani Language:

8. References www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/public_holidays.shtml www.wikipedia.org Google Images