Key facts
Fiji is a country located in Melanesia. The country has no land neighbors. As for languages, the country’s residents speak English, Fijian, Hindi and Urdu.
The national currency in Fiji is Fijian dollar (FJD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent (¢).
Fijian
Banknotes
$2$5$10$20$50$100
Fijian
Coins
5¢10¢20¢50¢$1$2
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Fiji is 32.37 Mbps and mobile is 38.47 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Fiji has more ATMs.50.48 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Fiji, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Fiji. Type I is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Fiji?
There are Mariott hotels in Nadi.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Fiji.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Fiji.
There are no Best Western hotels in Fiji.
There are Radisson hotels in Denarau Island.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Fiji.
What fast food chains are present in Fiji?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Fiji.
The KFC chain does not operate in Fiji.
The Burger King chain operates in Fiji.
The Subway chain does not operate in Fiji.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Fiji.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Fiji.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Suva?
Weather data for Suva (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Fiji.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Fiji
Sources
- Fiji Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Fiji (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)