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Fiji. By Zachary Stout 7-G. Fiji’s flag. Map of Fiji. Landforms and Bodies of Water.
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Fiji By Zachary Stout 7-G
Fiji’s flag Map of Fiji
Landforms and Bodies of Water There are many landforms and bodies of water in Fiji. Two of the mountain ranges in Fiji are the Conua Range and the Kauvandra Range. They cover most of Fiji’s biggest island and are the largest ranges in Fiji. Fiji has many harbours to ship goods from island to island. Two main bodies of water in Fiji are the Caukuvu Bay and the Levuka Harbour. The South Pacific Ocean is located north of Fiji.
Tourist Attractions 1. Kula Eco Park Kula Eco Park is an environmental showplace of the South Pacific. It is the breeding place for endangered species and is a children’s school on Fiji’s environmental wildlife. It is located 1,000 meters from the ocean and nearby is the river town of Sigatoka. In the 1980s, a bird reserve was established here. Soon enough, the reserve failed because the owner abandoned the island. The reserve was in horrible condition and most of the birds were either dead or dying. Until a group of people rebuilt the reserve for all species of animals in Fiji.
Tourist Attractions 2. Mount Tomanivi Mount Tomanivi is also known as Mount Victoria. It is 4,341 feet high and is located on the north coast of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji. It is an extinct volcano and takes six hours of climbing to get to the top. After getting to the top, you would climb down the other side of the mountain to about half way and there would be a small village. The village is the Navai village. Hosts and children greet you as you come.
Tourist Attractions 3. Thurston Gardens The Thurston Gardens is one of the most magnificent attractions in Fiji. In 1843, its setting took place of one of the worst and bloodiest fights in Fijian history. Although, over the years, there were no remains from the fight to discover.
Tourist Attractions 4. Poseidon Undersea Resort The Poseidon Undersea Resort is the world’s first permanent ocean floor resort. It is a five-star hotel with amazing views of the underwater world. The cost is $15,000 per person.
Tourist Attractions 5. Nananu-I-Ra Nananu-I-Ra means “dreamland of the west.” Nananu-I-Ra is an island located just off the north coast of Viti Levu. It has private homes and some resorts there. There is a story to how the island became known. It was caused by two people who loved each other, and the elders in their homeland didn’t allow it. So they escaped to an island between their two homelands. They stayed their together in a dreamland.
Language There are three different languages that are spoken in Fiji. The primary language is English, because Fiji gained its independence from the United Kingdom. Fiji has its own language, which is Fijian. Also, the Fijian people speak Hindustani. Fijian writing-
Government The type of government in Fiji is republic. The capital is Suva in Viti Levu. Fiji is divided into four divisions- central, eastern, northern, and western. Although, there is one dependency. Fiji is really called the Republic of Fiji. The leader, or president, in Fiji is Epeli Nailatikau.
National Holidays Fiji celebrates the same holidays as we do on the same days, except maybe a day later because of where Fiji is located. They celebrate Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, and New Year’s Day. Some holidays that they celebrate through their customs and traditions are Fiji Day, Diwali, and Boxing Day. Although, Diwali is a Hindu holiday. That is where the Fijians get their language. Fiji Day parade-
Fiji Day Fiji Day is the day when all of the Fijian people celebrate the day that Fiji gained its independence. On October 10, 1720 is the day when Fiji gained its independence from the United Kingdom. Fijian people celebrate by having parades, dancing, preparing delicious foods, and dressing up. Today, it has been 42 years since Fiji gained its independence.
Diwali Diwali, or Dipawall, is one of the most important holidays of the year. People light clay lamps outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. Diwali is celebrated in October or November each year to mark the last harvest before winter.
Boxing Day Boxing Day is a tradition taken from the Angelo-Saxon. It is a tradition of giving seasonal gifts to non-wealthy people. These gifts are stored in a “Christmas Box” until December 26 the boxes are passed out to random people who are poor.
Economy Fiji has a strong economy. It has a strong economy because of tourism and exports. Fiji’s relies on its tourism. It has over 50+ tourism buildings and mountains, hotels, beaches, etc. Its exports are some of the rarest and most expensive in the Pacific Coast. Sugar is the number one export from Fiji because it has special access to European Union markets. Sugar processing makes up one-third of the industrial activity in Fiji. Some of Fiji’s most important resources are fish, forest, and minerals. Fiji has 23% of GDP and is still growing.
Fun Facts • Fiji was settled about three and a half thousand years ago. • A volcanic eruption in the 12th century shaped Fiji. • Fiji exports its freshest water to the United States. • The Fijian flag has the red, white, and blue union flag of Britain because it gained its independence from Britain.
Fiji Water Fiji Water is the freshest water bottled at the source in Viti Levu. It is the number one premium bottled water in the United States. Also, it is the fastest growing brand worldwide. Fiji Water has not only spread throughout the U.S., but spread to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Asia Pacific.
