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Fiji Islands Cities with Hotels
 Fiji, independent island nation in the
southern Pacific Ocean, located approximately 3100 km (approximately 1900 mi)
northeast of Sydney, Australia, and approximately 5000 km (approximately 3100
mi) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Fiji was a British colony from 1874 to 1970,
when it achieved independence. Suva is the country's capital, largest city, and
commercial center.
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Fiji
Land and Resources
Fiji consists of more than 800 islands and islets. About 100
of the islands are inhabited. The islands cover a total land area of about
18,270 sq km (about 7050 sq mi). The two largest islands, Viti Levu (10,429 sq
km/4027 sq mi) and Vanua Levu (5556 sq km/2145 sq mi), comprise more than 85
percent of the total area. Other major islands are Taveuni, Kadavu, and Koro.
The Yasawa Group lies to the west of these major islands, and the Lau Group is
to the east. Fiji's large islands are of volcanic origin, with mountains rising
to a maximum elevation of 1823 m (4341 ft) at Mount Tomaniivi on Viti Levu. Some
of the smaller islands are coral formations, rising only a few meters above sea
level.
Rivers on the mountainous islands cut valleys into the rugged terrain and form
deltas with rich alluvial soils. The largest river is the Rewa, located on Viti
Levu, which is navigable for more than 160 km (more than 100 mi). Other major
rivers on Viti Levu are the Sigatoka, Nadi, and Ba. The Dreketi is the largest
river on Vanua Levu.
The climate in Fiji is tropical. The average annual
temperature is 25° C (77° F). December to April are the hottest months, with
daily highs of 32° C (90° F). The rainy season coincides with the warmest
months. The southeastern windward sides of the islands receive as much as 3330
mm (130 in) of rain a year, while the leeward northern sides receive about 2540
mm (100 in). Cyclones occasionally strike Fiji. In January 1993, 17 people died
when Cyclone Kina caused great destruction on Viti Levu.
Forests and woodlands cover more than half the land. Rain forests exist on the
windward sides of the mountainous islands, while the leeward sides have grassy
plains. Fiji's native plants include hardwood trees, mangroves, bamboo, and
coconut palms. The only native mammals are rats and bats, but cattle, dogs,
goats, horses, and sheep were brought by settlers. There are more than 80
species of birds, which include owls and parrots. Snakes and lizards are also
present.
Fiji's principal resources are its hardwood trees and
abundant marine life. There are small deposits of gold, copper, and silver.
"Fiji," Microsoft®
Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
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