Fiji

Where is Fiji?

Fiji is in Melanesia, Oceania, with no land borders. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Suva

Continent

Oceania

Subregion

Melanesia

Population

883,483

Land area

18,272 km²

ISO codes

FJ / FJI

Languages

English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Fijian dollar (FJD)

Calling code

+679

Internet domain

.fj

How Fiji compares

Fiji ranks 157th of 194 countries on this site by population and 151st by land area — roughly 0.01% of their combined population. In Oceania it ranks 4th of 14 by population and 5th by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.

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Flag of Fiji: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Fiji flag breaks down as 70.5% blue, 14.8% red, 12% white, 1.1% yellow, 0.8% black and 0.8% green.

• 70.5% blue
• 14.8% red
• 12% white
• 1.1% yellow
• 0.8% black
• 0.8% green

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Bula — a warm hello — greets visitors at every village and airport arrival.
2. The kava ceremony shares a mildly sedative root drink in a ritual of respect and community.
3. Fire-walking on Beqa Island sees villagers cross hot stones in a tradition tied to ancestral spirits.
4. Fiji's rugby sevens team won Olympic gold, uniting a nation passionate about the sport.
5. Soft coral reefs and wall dives make the islands a mecca for underwater photographers.

Fiji: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Fiji?

The capital of Fiji is Suva.

What continent is Fiji in?

Fiji is in Oceania, specifically the Melanesia subregion.

What is the population of Fiji?

Fiji has a population of roughly 883,483 people, across a land area of 18,272 km².

What language is spoken in Fiji?

The main languages of Fiji are English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi.

Does Fiji share a land border with any country?

Fiji has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.