Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an archipelagic nation located in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. Renowned for its world-class tropical landscapes, vibrant coral reefs, and distinct cultural heritage, it comprises over 330 islands and 500 smaller islets. The country serves as a major economic, educational, and diplomatic hub for the Pacific Island region.
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| Population | 924,610 (2021) |
| Border Countries | None, Fiji comprises of approximately 330 islands |
| Capital City | Suva |
| Currency | Fijian Dollar |
| Language | English, Fijian and Hinustani |
| Religion | Christian 63.91%, Hindu 27.74%, Muslim 6.2% |
| Type of Government | Parliamentary representative democratic republic |
| % living in poverty | 33.7% of the population lived below the national poverty line in 2021 |
| Life Expectancy | Male: 65.43 years and Female: 68.88 years |
| Infectious Diseases | Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Chicenpoa, Influenza and Dengue Fever |
| Top Killers | Cardiovascular, Cancer and Respiratoryajor cause of death (2020) |
| Literacy | Adult literacy rate (% ages 15 and older) 99.1% (2017) |
| Natural Resources | Timber, fish, gold, copper and hydropower |
| Agriculture | Papayas, pineapples, and bananas |
| Industry | Tourism, agriculture, mining and rapidly growing IT and service industries |
| Exports | Cane sugar, bottled water, fish, wood, gold, bread and manioc |
