Geography
Fiji is in Melanesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -17.7134, 178.065; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Fiji
Fiji is a country in Melanesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Suva
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population
- 900.9 thousand
- Area
- 18,272 km²
- Currency
- Fijian dollar (FJD)
- Official language
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
- Calling code
- +679
- Internet TLD
- .fj
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
Fiji map preview: -17.71, 178.06
People and Culture
Fiji uses English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Fiji varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Fiji is recorded with the official name Republic of Fiji. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Suva
- Melanesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Suva
- Time zone data: UTC+12:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Fiji is grouped under Oceania.
- Fiji has a listed area of 18,272 km².
- Fiji is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Fiji
What is the capital of Fiji?
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
What continent is Fiji in?
Fiji is in Oceania.
What currency does Fiji use?
Fiji uses the Fijian dollar.
What language is spoken in Fiji?
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi is listed for Fiji in this database.