Location:
Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Capital:
Suva
Total Area:
18,270 sq km'
Population:
appox. 905,949 905,949
Languages:
English (official), Fijian, HindustaniEnglish (official), Fijian, Hindustani
Currency:
Fijian Dollar (FJD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Independance Day:
10 October 1970 (from UK)
Date Joined:
Rejoined in 1997 after leaving in 1987
Head of Government:
President Sitiveni Rabuka (since 24 December 2022)