Stats & Facts
Where
The Fiji archipelago has 333 islands, of which only about one third are populated.
The country’s central position in the south-west Pacific has favoured its development as one of the most important nations in the region.
Area
18,270 km2
Population
940,000 (est 2008)
Capital
Suva
Currency
Fijian dollar
Language
English is the official language. Native Fijian and Hindi are also spoken.
Timezone
Climate
Fiji has a mild and mostly stable tropical climate throughout the year,with mild average temperatures of around 25 degrees, however in summer this can climb to around 30 degrees, and winter drop to between 18-20 degrees at night.
Swimming is possible all year round, with sea temperatures between 25-28 degrees
Getting There
By air, the national carrier is Air Pacific, flying direct to Nadi and Suva from Sydney, and Nadi from Melbourne and Brisbane.
Pacific Blue Airlines have direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Nadi.
The flying times from Sydney to Nadi is approximately 3hrs 30mins; Sydney to Suva is approximately 4hrs 10mins.
Holidays & Festivals
Public Holidays & Festivals 2009
Jan 01 New Year's Day
Mar 09 Birth of the Prophet
Apr 10 Good Friday
Apr 13 Easter Monday
May 04 National Youth Day
May 25 Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
Jun 08 Queen’s Official Birthday
Oct 10 Fiji Day
Oct 18 Deepawali
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Holiday
Useful Contacts
ClimateFiji Visitors Bureau
Level 12, 31 Market Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
Tel: (02) 9264 3399
Fax: (02) 9264 3060
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