Fiji - FAQ

How many tourist spots does Fiji have?

There are a lot of tourist spots in Fiji, some of which are Lau Group, Kadavu, Yasawa Islands, Nadi, Suva, Mamanuca Islands, Sun Coast, Vanua Levu, Denarau Island, Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour/Beqa, Lomaiviti Group and Taveuni.

What is the main language used in Fiji?

Fijian is the main language used in Fiji, although they have three official languages, English, Fijian and Hindi. Most people in Fiji speak English and Hindi because of its different culture influences.

How many airports are there in Fiji?

There are more or less 30 airports in Fiji such Vanua Balavu Airport, Nadi International Airport, Lakeba Airport (Lau Group) and Koro Airport (Lomaiviti Group), to name a few.

What is the currency used in Fiji?

Fijian Dollar FJD is the currency used in Fiji.

When is the best time to visit Fiji?

To experience their warm tropical season and explore its islands, it would be best between March and April.

Do you need visa for Fiji?

No, if you plan to stay in Fiji in less than 4 months, you don’t need to get or apply for a visa.

What are the most visited tourist spots in Fiji?

Although Fiji has a lot to offer, Nadi and Denarau area the most visited destinations in Fiji as both family and honeymoon couples enjoy each destination.

Is it expensive staying in Fiji?

It is not that expensive staying in Fiji as they offer alternatives to three or five star hotels that you can stay with. Foods outside the hotels are less expensive; however, if you have thousands to spend, then you can rent private charters for island hopping and private resorts for relaxing. Expenses would still depend on your budget.

What are the means of transportation in Fiji?

Back in the old days, Fiji only uses canoes to travel from one island to another; however, now, there are several modes of transportation available in Fiji such Car rentals, water taxi and other charters for island hopping, public and private buses, airplanes and helicopters.

What kind of holidays does Fiji celebrates?

Fiji observes several holidays like New Year’s Day, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, National Sports Day, Fiji Day, Diwali, Christmas Day, Boxing Day Holiday, to name a
few.

What kind of weather does Fiji has?

Fiji has a warm tropical weather as they only have wet and dry/warm seasons. Warm season usually starts from March to December while wet season often starts in November and lasts until April.

What kind of living do Fiji locals have?

Fiji neighborhoods are not too modern, although they are aware and knowledgeable how technology has evolved, they are still able to remain traditional when it comes to their way of living. Simple houses are built thus simple life is being enjoyed by Fiji locals.

What do Fiji locals do for living?

In old Fiji, pottery, handicraft items and making canoes is what they do for living. As time goes by, their tourism has grown big and this is where the locals are mostly getting their income from.

What kind of holidays does Fiji celebrates?

Fiji observes several holidays like New Year’s Day, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, National Sports Day, Fiji Day, Diwali, Christmas Day, Boxing Day Holiday, to name a few.

How big is the population in Fiji?

Fiji is anywhere between 800,000-900,000 inhabitants. Compared to other countries, Fiji is still not that populated and its population seems manageable.

What kind of cuisine does Fiji has? Do they like spicy food?

Traditional Fijian cuisine is very healthy with coconut based diet. They needed high calorie diet for villagers who work hard every day. And since they are surrounded by bodies of water, they are also known for mouth watery seafood dishes. And with the huge Indian influence, Indo-Fijian dishes have become somehow dominant in Fiji.

Is Fiji comparable with Hawaii?

With Fiji being located in the Pacific, it wouldn’t be surprising if people would compare it to Hawaii. Most travelers suggest Fiji due to its inexpensiveness, while others choose Hawaii because of its glamour. Generally, Fiji is comparable to Hawaii because of the beaches and the ambiance.

What are the most consumed type of liquors in Fiji?

Beer is the most popularly consumed liquor in Fiji. But Fijian’s traditional Yaqona (Kava) drinking is still being practiced on some islands and villages.

Is Fiji a conservative country in all aspects?

Having mostly Christian population, Fiji can be considered a conservative country. Although they have divorce in their country, they still observe a lot of Christian teachings and are very sensitive to other matters.

If you were to put up a business in Fiji, what would it be?

As tourism is growing big in this wonderful archipelago, hotels and beach houses would be your main target. Putting up resortels would definitely give you a reasonable profit. With Fiji being surrounded with beautiful islands and islets, it wouldn’t be a waste investing in the resort and hotel industry.

What kind of house does Fiji local lives in?

Bure is what Fiji locals call their houses that is synonymous with bungalow. It is a hut made up of wood and straw with only one door and no windows. This type of house is usually found in villages. Nowadays, it has changed a little bit as locals are now using stones for walls and floorings, although the architectural design is still more of its traditional way.

What are the main sports played and watched in Fiji?

The main sport that is being enjoyed and followed by Fijians is Rugby Football as it is one of the major English influences in Fiji.

What are the products in Fiji?

This country is rich in agricultural products such as sugarcane, coconuts, sweet potatoes, rice and bananas as these crops often grow in tropical places like Fiji.

How is Fiji’s economy going?

Fiji’s economy has been sustained over the last 5 years and still doing well. Plans have been laid for structural development so as other reforms needed to continuously encourage investors to put up business in this country.

What for Religion Fijian belong?

The dominant faith in Fijian culture is Christianity and most Christian denominations are present in Fiji. Other religions prevalent are Hindu followed by Islam. The old Fiji religion is no longer practiced but old deities, though not worshipped, are still respected and acknowledged. Christianity had a tremendous impact in Fijian culture. In the pre-Christianity era, human sacrifices were observed where men were buried alive in order to hold the pillars in a chief’s house. Cannibalism was also practiced were they ate the remains of enemies slain in battle or sacrifice. They pile up the remains and cook them for festivals such as launching of a great canoe or installation of chiefs. However, Christianity had squashed this practice. Fijian culture is interesting and they are known for many other things such as their participation in the international rugby and football scene. There’s a lot to learn from their culture and a visit to the islands would surely expose one to their interesting lifestyle.

What are the tradition clothers?

Traditional attire for males are loin cloths while for females, the traditional attire are grass skirts. Single women wear short skirts while married ones wear longer skirts. Women with high ranking in the society often have tattoos decorating the lower parts of their bodies. Their national dress is called sulu which resembles a skirt and is worn by both men and women. Today, western tradition has influenced the Fijiian culture and common fashion statements resemble Indian fashion. This is prevalent in urban areas. However, the traditional and semi-traditional Fijian fashion is still used by indigenous tribes.

What about Art and Crafts ?

One of the defining aspects of Fijian culture is Arts & Crafts. In Fiji, men and women have distinctive crafts that are different from each other. Women are known to be skilled potters and many of their methods are still governed by strict rituals. Fiji women can make some of the finest pottery available. They are also skilled in making Tapa cloth which is made from the bark of a mulberry tree and often exchanged as gifts on formal occasions. On the other hand, men are known for canoe building and carving. Men carve items that would be used for practical purposes such as weapons and household items. Canoes are important in the Fiji society because these are used as the major mode of communication, transportation and food gathering. Fijian culture is also rich in terms of performing arts. They call the indigenous female dance as seasea (woman’s fan dance) and the indigenous male dance as meke wesi (men’s spear dance). The meke wesi is usually a narrative of important events in Fiji history such as wars, chiefly installation or sometimes, a scandal. Music in the Fijian culture consists of various chants which tells a story. This is their way of preserving their history. With the influence of European and Asian cultures, Fiji music has evolved and many songs now feature a mix of different languages with the melodies using traditional instruments.