Fiji
Capital City: Suva
People: Fijian 54.8% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 37.4%, other 7.9% (European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese)
Religion: Christian 53% (Methodist 34.5%, Roman Catholic 7.2%, Assembly of God 3.8%, Seventh Day Adventist 2.6%, other 4.9%), Hindu 34% (Sanatan 25%, Arya Samaj 1.2%, other 7.8%), Muslim 7% (Sunni 4.2%. other 2.8%), other or unspecified 5.6%, none 0.3%
Language: English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani
Currency: Fijian Dollar
Electrical Voltage: 240 volts
How to get there:
By plane: Nadi International Airport is Fiji's main international airport. Suva airport also has some international flights. Air New Zealand and Air Pacific (Fiji owned) fly to Fiji directly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the USA, and from Incheon Internation Airport in South Korea, as well as many other locations. By boat: You can enter Fiji by boat from Australia through the Astrala shore connection.Weather: Tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation. Tropical cyclonic storms (The South Pacific version of Hurricanes) can occur from November to January.
Travel Documentation and Custom Duty:Getting Around: Fiji has bus services, taxi, ferry services, seaplane and helicopter services, rental car companies, two domestic airlines (Sun Air and Air Fiji) which provide efficient services and make getting around Fiji a breeze. Inbound Tour Operators can provide custom transport services. The open air buses are a unique way to travel - providing for some interesting holiday experience and also give you a chance to observe Fiji up close.
Tourism Website: http://www.bulafiji.com/
Medical Facilities: Hospitals are located in the major centres and there are health centres in rural areas. Hotels and resorts have a qualified nurse on the premises and a doctor on call.
Banks:
Emergency Numbers: 911-Ambulance, Fire and Police
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