Have you heard of the Fiji Islands?

Question

Thanks for all your answers!! Natives of Fiji are not Polynesians.

Answer 1

I hope that will help. Ash ..

Fiji Islands, officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (often referred to simply as Fiji), independent island nation in the southern Pacific Ocean, located approximately 3,100 km (approximately 1,900 mi) northeast of Sydney, Australia, and approximately 5,000 km (approximately 3,100 mi) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Fiji was a British colony from 1874 to 1970, when it achieved independence. Suva is the country’s capital, largest city, and commercial center.

II. LAND AND RESOURCES

People and Places of the Fiji Islands

Fiji consists of more than 800 islands and islets. About 100 of the islands are inhabited. The islands cover a total land area of 18,376 sq km (7,095 sq mi). The two largest islands, Viti Levu (10,429 sq km/4,027 sq mi) and Vanua Levu (5,556 sq km/2,145 sq mi), comprise more than 85 percent of the total area. Other major islands are Taveuni, Kadavu, and Koro. The Yasawa Group lies to the west of these major islands, and the Lau Group is to the east. Fiji’s large islands are of volcanic origin, with mountains rising to a maximum elevation of 1,324 m (4,344 ft) at Mount Tomaniivi on Viti Levu. Some of the smaller islands are coral formations, rising only a few meters above sea level.

Rivers on the mountainous islands cut valleys into the rugged terrain and form deltas with rich alluvial soils. The largest river is the Rewa, located on Viti Levu, which is navigable for more than 160 km (more than 100 mi). Other major rivers on Viti Levu are the Sigatoka, Nadi, and Ba. The Dreketi is the largest river on Vanua Levu.

The climate in Fiji is tropical. The average annual temperature is 25°C (77°F). December to April are the hottest months, with daily highs of 32°C (90°F). The rainy season coincides with the warmest months. The southeastern windward sides of the islands receive as much as 3,300 mm (130 in) of rain a year, while the leeward northern sides receive about 2,500 mm (100 in). Cyclones occasionally strike Fiji. In January 1993 Cyclone Kina caused great destruction on Viti Levu.

Geography of Fiji Islands

Area 18,376 sq km
7,095 sq mi
Coastline 1,129 km
702 mi
Highest point Mount Tomaniivi
1,324 m/4,344 ft
Fiji’s native plants include hardwood trees, mangroves, bamboo, and coconut palms. The only native mammals are rats and bats, but settlers brought cattle, dogs, goats, horses, and sheep. There are 74 species of birds, which include owls and parrots. Snakes and lizards are also present. Almost all of the islands are surrounded by coral reefs, giving the Fiji Islands one of the greatest total areas of coral reef in the world.

Forests cover 55 percent of the islands. Rain forests exist on the windward sides of the mountainous islands, while the leeward sides have grassy plains. The islands suffer from a -0.14 percent (1990–2005) annual rate of deforestation. The loss of trees has resulted in soil erosion, and silt washed into the ocean can smother coral. The siltation, combined with oil exploration, sewage dumping, and overfishing, threaten Fiji’s coral reefs as well as the coastal ecosystems. With its rich plant and animal life and low population growth, however, the Fiji Islands’ environmental problems are not as severe as other places in the world.

Protected land makes up 9.9 percent (2004) of the country’s total land area. The government has ratified international environmental agreements pertaining to climate change, desertification, endangered species, law of the sea, marine life conservation, ozone layer protection, and tropical timber.

Fiji’s principal resources are its hardwood trees and abundant marine life. There are also small deposits of gold, copper, and silver.

Answer 2

yes, and they are beautiful. The native Fijians are Polynesian , so they are huge, much like the Maori people of New Zealand. There are a lot of people who settled there from India too.

But the people are lovely and the beaches are like picture postcards , all palm trees and white sands.

The golfer Vijay Sinhn is from there, but with a name like that, I presume he's of Indian descent. All I remember is Rugby is the national sport....same as the Maori ...

I'd recommend a trip, South pacific island , they speak English, what more do you want.

Answer 3

I never realised that there were people that HADN'T heard of the Fiji Islands!

Answer 4

Fuji is a mountain in Japan. Fiji is islands not far from Japan.

Answer 5

hey I stay in Australia and it truly is likely similar for your modern-day way of existence. it truly is a desirable position tho :) i'm Tongan and by technique of what i have seen we are very land sufficient human beings. there are a range of fruit timber and fish. you are able to also construct your human being living house for particular yet you want a marvelous piece of land. also we do cooking contained in the floor so no digital needed :)

Answer 6

yes, I've been there too, a beautiful place, Its in the pacific just north of NZ.

You should go! You'd have a ball

Answer 7

Yes..

Answer 8

Yes...can I meet you there tomorrow?