Fiji, sometimes called Fiji Islands, is a country in Oceania. It is located about 2/3 of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand and consists of an archipelago of 332 islands, about 100 of which are inhabited. Fiji has long been considered an attractive vacation destination.

Islands:

Viti Levu Fiji’s main island with the capital Suva.
Vanua Levu The second largest island is located north of Viti Levu.
Taveuni The third largest island is located east of Vanua Levu on the 180th parallel. Medidian (International Date Line) and has the nickname “Garden Island”.
Kadavu – island south of Viti Levu.
Yasawa Islands This northwestern group of islands is perfect for island hopping.
Nananu-i-Ra Island
Mamanuca Islands These partly tiny islands west of Viti Levu are very popular with backpackers.
Lomaiviti Islands
Lau Islands

Climate: The climate in Fiji is tropical, with little seasonal variation. Tropical cyclones (the South Pacific version of hurricanes) can occur from November through January.

Capital: Suva

Currency: Fiji Dollar

Language: English