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 Situated
in the South Pacific at approximately 3,000 km east of
Australia, the Fiji archipelago is formed by a group of
322 islands, only half of which are inhabited. The three
biggest islands are Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni,
the former two are both extinct volcanoes that jut out
from the sea reaching 1,322 m above sea level with Mount
Victoria.
The Fiji overflow with thousands of streams and rivers
some of which are navigable, as well as hundreds of
islands all of volcanic origin and boast beautiful coral
reefs.
The Fijians mostly live on the two main islands of Vanua
Levu and Viti Levu where the capital Suva is situated
and the principal languages are Fijian and Hindustani as
well as English, which is also taught at school. The
people are extremely friendly and are divided into two
indigenous groups the Fijians and the Indo-Fijians.
Fiji offers spectaclar views and hiking sites, notably
up Mount Batilamu on Viti Levu. The beaches are also
magnificent pristine sites offering calm inlets and
great waves for surfing fans.
Sites of cultural interest are the Sri Siva Subramaniya
Temple in Nadi, which is the larges Hindu temple in the
southern hemisphere. The Naihehe Sacred Caves located
deep in the Sigatoka Valley were once a pagan fortress.
The climate is tropical with dry weather from March to
November and rainfall from December to April. November
to April can also bring cyclones, the highest risk being
from January to February.
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