2. Republic of Fiji (English: Republic of Fiji; Fiji: Matanitu Galala Oviti), referred to as Fiji, is located in the center of the southwest Pacific Ocean, bordering Vanuatu in the east, Tonga in the west and Tuvalu in the south.
3. Fiji is a country with strong economic strength and good economic development among the Pacific island countries, with a per capita GDP of US$ 4,370. Sugar industry and tourism are the main pillars of the national economy. Food is not self-sufficient and needs to be imported in large quantities.
4. Fiji has a land area of 65,438+08,333 square kilometers, consisting of 332 islands and an ocean area of 654,380+290,000 square kilometers. There are abundant fishery resources, such as tuna and lobster.
The total population of Fiji is only 885,000, but there are also many Chinese, about 9,000 people, most of whom are from Guangdong and Fujian, and there are also many Chinese restaurants there. Other ethnic groups include 23 ethnic groups, including Fijian, Indian and Lagedai, among which Fijian accounts for 56.8%.
6. Many ethnic groups in Fiji have the custom of holding adult ceremonies, and each ethnic group has different ways. For example, Vedoudou girls held bar mitzvahs and were bitten by ants. Tikuna girls cut off all their hair at the bar mitzvah ceremony, leaving only a handful of hair on their heads.
7. Archaeological evidence shows that cannibalism was common in Fiji from at least 2,500 years ago to the19th century. These islands are even called "man-eating islands", but now they have all been restored.
8. Fiji has a tropical maritime climate, with forest coverage accounting for about half of the country's land area, producing high-quality hardwood and pine.
9. Due to Fiji's special geographical location and unique scenery, it has become the location of many films, such as "The Life of a Desert Island" and "Youth Coral Island", all of which became famous here.
10, tipping in Fiji is voluntary. If someone asks you to force tipping, you can complain because it is illegal. You can give it if you take the initiative, but you can't give coins. The local people will think that this shows that you are dissatisfied with the service and don't respect him.
1 1, Fiji has two municipalities directly under the central government, four administrative regions and 14 provinces, with Suva as its capital, which was founded in 1849. The traffic lights at the intersections in this city are all automatically controlled.
12, in rural Fiji, wearing a hat is a symbol of rights, and ordinary people have no right to wear a hat. The locals are most afraid of touching their heads. They think touching their heads is the biggest insult to people and may lead to a duel.
13, Fiji's national flag is a horizontal rectangle with the pattern of "rice" on it, indicating that it is a member of the Commonwealth. Light blue symbolizes sea and the sky, and the pattern on the right side of the flag is the main part of Fiji's national emblem.
14, the national flower of Fiji is Hibiscus, and there are more than 3,000 varieties in the world. In Malaysia and Panama, it is regarded as the national flower, and in the United States, it is also the state flower of Hawaii, but each place has a different name. Fiji holds a week-long Fusang Festival in mid-August every year. In addition to ornamental value, hibiscus can also be used as medicine, which has the effects of regulating menstruation, clearing away lung heat and resolving phlegm, cooling blood and detoxifying.
15 Although Fiji is small in size and population, there are three official languages, namely English, Fijian and Hindustan, and there are as many as 16 minority languages and dialects. Usually, all ethnic groups communicate mainly in English.
16, Fiji is a famous tourist destination. Many people come here to play because of the special sea water. The ordinary sea is blue, but the sea in Fiji is colorful, mainly because there are many fish in the water and the colors are different. In addition, Fiji has the second largest coral reef in the world, which is very popular among tourists who like swimming and diving.
17, traditional Fijians, both men and women, wear flowered skirts and like to wear flowers on their heads. Generally, the national flower is worn for hibiscus flowers, and flowers should not be worn indiscriminately. Wearing flowers on the left means unmarried, and wearing flowers on both sides means married.
18, although Fiji is a small island country, its military strength is unambiguous, and it is definitely a leader among many Pacific island countries. It has well-equipped army, navy and air force and often participates in overseas maintenance activities.
19, International international date line passes Taveuni Island in Fiji. This is a popular destination for tourists because it provides them with the opportunity to jump from one day to another.
20. China citizens who travel to Fiji Island can enjoy the treatment of landing visa, and their stay will not exceed 30 days at most. But the local voltage is different from the socket, so it is better to prepare a conversion plug.
2 1, Fiji public hospitals provide free medical care to all personnel, including foreign citizens. In addition, Fiji attaches great importance to education, accounting for about 15% of the government's total budget expenditure every year. Free education is implemented in junior high schools and primary schools, with a literacy rate of 98%, ranking first among other Pacific island countries.
22. Fijians' biggest sports hobby is playing rugby. They won the Olympic Games in Rio, which was the first time Fiji won a medal in the Olympic Games, and this time they won the rugby championship in Tokyo.
23. Kava is a traditional mild narcotic drink in Fiji. This kind of drink, also known locally as "yaqona" and "grog", is made by soaking a plant powder called pepper.
24. Generally, many shops in Fiji will close after 5: 30 pm. If there is a business, it must be run by China people.
25. The overall security situation in Fiji is good, but robbery and theft will occur. As long as you don't bring a big gold chain and expose your wealth, it's generally no problem. It is recommended not to go out alone or at night, just in case.
According to the global cancer release information released by the United Nations Department of Health, Fiji has the lowest cancer incidence rate in the world, and some people even exaggerate it as a "cancer-free country".
27. There is a bridge in Fiji called China-Fiji Friendship Bridge.
28, 1994 Fiji became the first country in the world to integrate GPS into its aviation navigation system.