Photos and information about the island of Fiji in Australia

Photos and information about the island of Fiji in Australia

Fiji (Fijian: Viti, Fiji Hindi:), officially the Republic of Fiji, an island in Melanesia in the South Pacific, which extends about 100 miles offshore and to (2, 000 km, 1, 300 miles) northeast of the North Island in New Zealand. Fiji Island is located next to Vanuatu to the West, and New Caledonia to the Southwest, and New Zealand kermadik Islands to the Southeast, Tonga to the East, France, Samoa, Wallis and Futuna to the North-East, and Tuvalu to the North.

The country comprises an archipelago of more than 332 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited, and more than 500 Islands, with a total size of about 18, 300 square km (7, 100 square miles). Beyond the island is ONU-I-Law. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, which contains around 87 and almost 860, 000. The capital and largest city is Suva on Viti Levu. About three quarters of the Fijians who live on the coast of Viti Levu, in small urban centres such as Club (tourism) or theotoka (sugar cane industry).

Most of the islands of Fiji was formed through volcanic activity, which began about 150 million years ago. Where a plentiful sweet Island Fiji some ground heat that still occurs on the islands of Vanua Levu tavioni. Fiji Island inhabited since thousands of years BC. In the 17th and 18th century was inhabited by the Dutch and British who explore Fiji, which was from crown colony until 1970. During World War II, thousands of Fijians volunteered to help the efforts of the allies through their adherence to the Australian army units in New Zealand. Consisting of the Republic of Fiji military forces (RFMF), land and sea units.

Fiji is one of the most advanced economies in the Pacific Islands because of the abundant forest resources, minerals and fish. Today, the main sources of foreign exchange from exports of sugar and tourism industry.The country's currency is the Fijian dollar.

Fiji Island dependent on tourism for a large proportion, of their popular distinct areas, such as: coral coast, Suva, and mamanoka Islands. Largest source of international visitors by country is Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Fiji has a large number of soft corals, diving can be enjoyed as a common tourist activity.

The main attractions on the island are the white sandy beaches and idyllic Islands year round with tropical weather. In General, Fiji is a wonderful place for holidays and trips. They also contain many resorts world 5-star hotels. Opens more resorts in remote areas, which will provide more opportunities for tourism.

Official statistics show that in 2012, visited Fiji Island approximately 75 visitors on holiday/vacation. As Fiji is very popular as a tourist place for honeymoon full of romance in General. There is also family friendly resorts and places have facilities for young children including children's clubs ".

Fiji has many popular tourist destinations, such as the Botanic Gardens of the Thursten in Suva, Sigatoka sand dunes, and Colo-I-Suva forest which offers three options on the Mainland (Viti Levu). The big attraction on the outer islands for diving.