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Fiji

Fiji. By: Christian Eyram. History of Fiji. Fiji was settled before or around 3500 to 1000  BC The first settlements in Fiji were started by voyaging traders and settlers from the west about 5000 years ago The multiple islands of Fiji are1,000 kilometres across. Landmarks.

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Fiji

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  1. Fiji By: Christian Eyram

  2. History of Fiji • Fiji was settled before or around 3500 to 1000 BC • The first settlements in Fiji were started by voyaging traders and settlers from the west about 5000 years ago • The multiple islands of Fiji are1,000 kilometres across

  3. Landmarks Haf’liua – Rotuma. A remote island, split by a narrow, 57 m deep cleft in two parts

  4. Upper Navua Gorge Upper Navua Gorge – Central, VitiLevu. Amazing gorge, deeply cut in volcanic rocks

  5. Great White Wall Great White Wall – Northern, Taveuni, in Rainbow Reef. Amazing dive site

  6. What is Fiji Known For? • Tropical year – round climate • Popular wedding and honeymoon getaway • Amazing diving and white sand beaches • Rugby and soccer teams Fiji rugby team

  7. Popular Foods Kokodo: Mahimahi fish with a dressing made of coconut cream and lemons Lovo: The methods used for cooking and steaming meat, vegetables and fish Palusami: corned beef or fish baked with coconut milk in taro leaves Kokodo Palusami

  8. Wildlife • Fiji has many animals native to the island that are found nowhere else • There used to be flightless birds and massive crocodiles, but these are now extinct

  9. Whales Bryde’s Whale Humpback Whale

  10. Land Mammals Banded Iguana Boa Constrictor

  11. Fijian Dollar • Fiji uses Fijian Dollars for their currency • One Fijian Dollar is equivalent to about 0.60 Canadian Dollars

  12. Climate Fiji 3 Day Forecast • Fiji has a tropical marine climate • Temperature in the cool season averages 22 °C  • Moderate rainfall, high humidity

  13. Interesting Facts • 1. Fiji consists of over 332 islands • 2. RatuUdreUdre is said to have eaten over 800 people (Cannibalism was a popular practice in Fiji up until the 18thcentury) • 3. Fiji has a population of about 1 million people

  14. Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji http://www.worldette.com/ignite-your-travel-life/travel/2012/fiji-food-delicious-natural-traditional/ http://lntreasures.com/fiji.html http://www.wondermondo.com/Fiji.htm https://www.google.ca/search?q=google+images&rlz=1C1KMZB_enCA583CA583&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Ls5GU4-gLaPC2AX-s4HYBQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=677

  15. Thanks for Listening!

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