Oceania
Fiji: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Fiji: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Suva
- Population
- 933,154
- Area
- 18,272 km²
- Currency
- Fijian Dollar ($)
#160 by population · #152 by area · #159 economy in the world · #134 by population density
Population and society
Population of fj, 1960–2025. From 404,887 in 1960 to 933,154 in 2025.
- Population density
- 51 per km² (rank 134 of 194)
- Urban population
- 59.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 26.8% (2025)
- Over 65
- 6.6% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.27 (2024)
- Internet users
- 74.7% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $6.2B (rank 159 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 5.3% (2025)
- Inflation
- -1.4% (2025)
- Forests
- 61.7% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- God Bless Fiji (Meda dau doka)
- Official name
- Republic of Fiji · Matanitu Tugalala o Viti · रिपब्लिक ऑफ फीजी
- Motto
- Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tui (Fijian)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 3.0, Simi Tukidia).
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi
- Calling code
- +679
- Internet domain
- .fj
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Demonym
- Fijian
Geography
- Continent
- Oceania
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Mount Tomanivi (1,324 m)
- Largest city
- Suva, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1970)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $6,642 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 67.5 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.731 (rank 111 of 193)
Divisions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Suva | — | — |
| Eastern | Levuka | 37,311 (2007) | 1,376 |
| Northern | Labasa | — | — |
| Rotuma | — | — | 46 |
| Western | Lautoka | — | — |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Fiji · 1865–1867
Fiji · 1877–1883
Fiji · 1883–1903
Fiji · 1903–1908
Fiji · 1908–1924
Fiji · 1924–1970- Fiji · 1970–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1877–1883 (CC BY-SA 4.0, FOX 52), 1883–1903 (CC BY-SA 4.0, PawełMM), 1903–1908 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Sodacan), 1908–1924 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Suzuki Auto), 1924–1970 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Simitukidia and Lokal Profil).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Fiji?
Suva
How many people live in Fiji?
933,154 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Fiji?
Fijian Dollar
What are the official languages of Fiji?
English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi
What is the calling code of Fiji?
+679
Which countries border Fiji?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Fiji?
Mount Tomanivi (1,324 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.