Fiji
By Chris Werch
Fiji Map
Has more than 332 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited, and more than 500 islets
Coastline
Coconut trees line the beaches of Fiji
Inland Waterfall
This waterfall is on the largest island in Fiji called Viti Levu
How Fiji Formed
The majority of Fiji's islands were formed through volcanic activity starting around 150 million years ago. Today, some geothermal activity still occurs on the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni.
Fiji Present Day
Most islands are mountainous, with peaks up to 1300 m rising abruptly from the shore, and covered with tropical forests. Heavy rains (up to 304 cm or 120 inches annually) fall on the windward (southeastern) side, covering these sections of the islands with dense tropical forest.
Fiji Volcano Map
Map of active volcanos today
Mount‑Roto‑Nui
Suva
Capital city of Fiji
Facts
GOVERNMENT
Parliamentary republic run by
military-appointed government
- President Epeli Nailatikau
- Acting Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama
Population
- 2009 estimate 849,000[2] (156th)
- 2007 census 837,271
- Density 46.4/km2 120.3/sq mi
Cities
Capital and largest city-Suva
Currency & Language
Fijian Doller & speak English & Fijian
GDP
- Total $4.133 billion
- Per capita $4,620
Geography
Fiji covers a total area of some 194,000 square kilometres (75,000 sq mi) of which around 10% is land.
Climate
The climate in Fiji is tropical marine and warm most of the year round with minimal extremes.
Bibliography
Wikipedia
"Fiji - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji#Geography>.
Fiji Government Online Portal
"Fiji Government Online Portal." Fiji Government Online Portal. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2013. <http://www.fiji.gov.fj>.