Economy and Industry
Fiji is one of the most developed countries in the Pacific Ocean but is still developing. Fiji is based on agriculture. They grow crops such as sugarcane and coconuts. They mostly rely on sugar exports as it takes up 1/3 of their industry. The main exports from Fiji are sugar, gold, copra and tropical fruits. They also mostly rely on their travel, fishing and tourism industries.
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ClimateFiji is a very tropical country which means the weather is quite warm. The dry season in Fiji is from March-November and the wet season is from December-April. Fiji do get cyclones but normally during the wet season. The temperature Is normally hot all year round averaging from 28-35 degrees Celsius and 82-95 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather in Fiji is great for beachside holidays.
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Housing and Education
Fijian's mostly live in modern houses that you would find in a tropical country like Fiji, although the traditional Fijian houses still exists in some areas of the country. One of the traditional houses is called a Bure, in English it translates as a wood and straw hut similar to a cabin. Bures are really dark on the inside because there are no windows providing natural light, the only light that comes in is from the front door. They also have beautiful resorts and hotels that tourists love!
Education in Fiji is compulsory. Although the first 8 years of education is free. All the schools from preschool to secondary schools are managed by either the government or their religion. Since 2001 school attendance was decreasing due to the concerns of security and the price of school fees
Education in Fiji is compulsory. Although the first 8 years of education is free. All the schools from preschool to secondary schools are managed by either the government or their religion. Since 2001 school attendance was decreasing due to the concerns of security and the price of school fees
Flora and Fauna
The Flora in Fiji is made up of hardwood trees, mangrove, bamboo and palms. The Fauna consists of mammals like bats, iguanas, skinks and geckos. Fiji also has around 162 species of birds which consists of hawks, owls and Parrots. Snakes and lizards are very commonly found in Fiji. They get animals such as dolphins, turtles and humpback whales migrating from July to October.
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HealthCare
Private healthcare in Fiji- The Suva private hospital is one of the few private hospitals in Fiji. It has a 24-hour medical centre with general practitioners, specialist practitioners and comfortable in-patient accommodation. Although it doesn't have full range equipment. public Healthcare- The standard of public healthcare in Fiji varies considerably. In urban areas, Fiji’s public hospitals tend to be adequate but in rural areas public health facilities are very basic and inefficient, or non-existent
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TransportMany locals in Fiji drive small trucks (carriers) with a tarpaulin covered frame on the back. These are often used for hitchhikers who need a lift. Hitchhiking is quite popular In Fiji although it is very dangerous. Hitchhikers are safer to travel in pairs because you have less risk of getting abducted. Another common sight are minivans. They are quite popular as they are faster but more expensive then a bus and much cheaper then a taxi. Taxis are used as well. You can find taxis at bus stops. Not only do they have carriers, minivans, hitchhikers and taxis but they also have busses. Buses in Fiji are cheap and a great way the meet the locals. Although they can be noisy and smoky they are great for the tropics as they have glaed windows and pull down tarpaulins when it rains.
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Random facts about Fiji
1. Fiji is not just one island. Fiji is actually made up of 300 small islands put together.