Fiji
Live like the natives
Location
Island off coast of Melanesia. In the south pacific
Weather
Warm beach climate with a rainy and dry season.
Climate type
Warm tropical climate
Physical Characteristics
332 island archipelago. Mountain terrain with volcanic history.
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Folkways
Used to have arranged marriages but not so much anymore. Polite to have eye contact with talking. Remove shoes when entering a house. People of Fiji love to laugh.
Taboos
Impolite to remain standing in a house after entering. Never decline food or gifts from a Fijian. Wearing bathing suits is disrespectful.