Fiji
Overview
Comprised of more than 300 volcanic and coral islands, the Fiji archipelago is at the crossroads of the South Pacific. In the days of sailing ships, it was known as The Cannibal Isles and carefully avoided by mariners because of its fierce warriors and treacherous waters. More recently, Fiji’s tropical climate and location on Pacific air routes have made it a prime spot for tourists.
However, a coup by indigenous Fijians in 1987, followed by a further coup in 2000, caused immense harm to the tourism industry and to Fiji’s international reputation. Rancour over the 2000 coup persists, with bitter divisions...
|
|
|
| Find hotels and special offers |
|
|
 |
|
 |
| |
|
Travel Information Worldwide
|
- Overview
The country at a glance
- Contact Addresses
A handy list of Embassies and other useful contacts
- General Information
Population, language, geography
- Passport/Visa
The paperwork you need and how to apply for visas
- Money
The local currency, exchange rates and credit card usage
- Duty Free
What you can bring in and out of the country
- Public Holidays
Festival dates throughout the year
- Business Profile
What are the main economies?
- Climate
Weather during the year – what to pack
- Health
Vaccinations, precautions and essential advice
- Travel - International
Flight times, airports, road, river and rail!
- Travel - Internal
How to get around once you are there
- Accomodation
Where to stay, from hotels and campsites to self-catering and lodging
- Sport & Activities
Summer and winter activities
- Social Profile
Find out about the lifestyle, learn about the food and nightlife
- History and Government
The past and present, essential background reading
|
|
|
|
|
