Fiji Facts
Fiji is a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean and since years now it has been an important tourist destination due to its pleasant climate, its many islands and its great beaches. Every year, thousands of people from across the world travel to Fiji to enjoy the sun, sand and the surf and in an effort to keep up with the ever growing tourism several resorts and hotels have been set up on the islands, offering Fiji all inclusive vacation packages to the tourists.
For those who are planning a vacation in Fiji it is important to know about a few basic facts about the location which might be helpful during the travel. Knowing well in advance about the weather, the currency and other practical details would enable you to plan out the details of your vacation accordingly. A few basic facts about Fiji are as listed below:
- Fiji is an archipelago and has more than 300 different small and large islands in its group.
- The weather here is tropical and March to November is the best months to visit Fiji. The temperature here on an average remains between 31°C to 26°C. Fiji does not experience very cold winters and rain tends to vary every year.
- 679 is Fiji’s country code and no area codes apply here. Most hotels and resorts here would have a direct dial facility and communicating overseas is not difficult.
- The main languages spoken in Fiji are Fijian and Hindustani; however, due to the rise in tourism English is also very widely spoken and understood.
- The Fijian dollar is the currency used at Fiji and US dollars are widely accepted everywhere on the island. Australian dollars and New Zealand currency are also quite widely accepted, however, Euro would not be accepted at most places. Credit and debit cards are accepted at most restaurants, hotels and resorts. ATMs are located throughout Fiji and accept international debit and credit cards.
- Fiji has a population of around 800,000 people. The population here is mainly made up of the local Fijians and Indians; however, quite a lot of Europeans, Chinese and people from South Pacific also do live here.
- The local time in Fiji is GMT+12.
- The official tourist office in Fiji is located near Nadi.
- 911 is the number for emergencies.
- Dressing here is casual, both during the day as well as night. Sarongs, or as they are called locally, Sulus are worn by both men and women and the main dress worn by locals. Sulus can be worn in quite a lot of different ways and are quite comfortable for the beach too.
These were just some basic facts about Fiji which can be quite helpful while vacationing here. The resort where you book your Fiji all inclusive package would also generally have a lot of information and tips on Fiji which would help you understand how the locals here work and the tradition and culture here.
