About the Region
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Fiji Islands
- Geography:
- Island group in the South Pacific ocean, about a three to four hour flight from Australia or New Zealand. The two largest (of the 332 islands) in Fiji are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
- Population:
- 840,201 (2004 estimates - source - Bureau of Statistics)
- Capital:
- Suva on Viti Levu (population approximately 177,300 - 2003 estimate)
- Languages:
- English (offical), Fijian, Hindustani
- Legal System:
- Based on British system
- President:
- Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda
- Prime Minister:
- Laisenia Qarase
- Currency:
- Fijian dollar (in July 2005, equivalent roughly to USD 0.6, AUD or NZD 0.8
- Major sources of Foreign Exchange
- Tourism industry and sugar exports
