Republic of the Fiji Islands

The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population.

 

Location:

• 18 00 S, 175 00 E
• Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean

Area:

• total: 18,270 sq km
• land: 18,270 sq km

Coastline:

• 1,129 km

Climate:

• tropical marine
• slight seasonal temperature variations