Geography of Figi
What is the capital of Fiji?
Suva
This drink made from the yaqona root is important in Fijian ceremonies and social gatherings.
Kava
This European explorer was the first known European to visit Fiji in 1643.
Abel Tasman
Tourists visit Fiji mostly for these beautiful natural attractions along the coast.
Beaches
Fiji is home to many tropical plants and animals found nowhere else, known as this type of species.
endemic species
Fiji is located in this ocean
Pacific Ocean
Many people in Fiji speak English, but these are the two other major languages commonly spoken
Fijian and Hindi
Fiji became a colony of this European country in 1874
United Kingdom
This industry is one of the most important parts of Fiji’s economy and brings millions of visitors every year.
Toursim
These powerful tropical storms often affect Fiji during cyclone season
November-April
Fiji is made up of more than 300 of these
Islands
Traditional Fijian feasts are often cooked in an underground oven called this
Lovo
Fiji gained independence in this year.
1970
Besides tourism, Fiji also exports this major agricultural crop used to make sugar
Sugar cane
The Fiji crested iguana is an example of this type of animal that lives in Fiji
Reptiles
The two largest islands in Fiji are Viti Levu and this island.
Vanua Levu
This sport is extremely popular in Fiji, and the country is internationally known for its success in it
Rugby
After independence, Fiji struggled with several of these changes in government led by military takeovers.
Coups
Many tourists visit Fiji for activities such as scuba diving because of these colorful underwater ecosystems
Coral reefs
Fiji’s coral reefs are important because they protect coastlines and provide habitats for many of these living creatures
Sea life
Because Fiji is near the Equator, it has this type of climate with warm temperatures and heavy rainfall.
tropical climate
Fiji has a diverse culture partly because many workers from this country were brought there by the British during colonial times
India
The tension between Indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians has influenced Fiji’s politics because both groups competed for this
Political Power
Climate change threatens Fiji’s economy because rising sea levels and stronger storms can damage villages, tourism, and this important natural protection system
Coral reefs
Deforestation and climate change are environmental issues because they can destroy habitats and increase this type of natural disaster
wildfire