Situated in Melanesia, Fiji 🇫🇯 (officially Republic of Fiji) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 928,784 and a total area of 18,272 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Fiji through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Suva, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Fiji located?
Fiji lies in Melanesia, in the Oceania region of the world. Measuring roughly 18,272 square kilometres, it ranks 157th in the world by total area.
Fiji has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Suva serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Fiji has to offer.
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Who lives in Fiji?
Fiji is home to approximately 928,784 residents — the 162nd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Fijians.
Fiji is multilingual: the languages spoken include English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Fiji rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Fiji is +679. Websites from the country typically use the .fj internet domain.
If Fiji came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Suva) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Fiji
- Fiji's flag emoji is 🇫🇯 — its two-letter country code is FJ and its three-letter code is FJI.
- Fiji covers 18,272 km², ranking 157th in the world by area.
- With about 928,784 people, Fiji holds the 162nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Fiji is a member state of the United Nations.
- Fiji is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Fiji — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Fiji?
- The capital of Fiji is Suva.
- What is the population of Fiji?
- Fiji has a population of approximately 928,784 people, ranking 162nd in the world.
- Where is Fiji located?
- Fiji is located in Melanesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Fiji?
- The languages spoken in Fiji include English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
- What currency is used in Fiji?
- Fiji uses the Fijian dollar (FJD).
