Fiji By Ciara Harte Fiji Flag The current

Fiji By: Ciara Harte

Fiji Flag • The current flag of Fiji was adopted on October 10, 1970. • The union jack (upper left) is because of the country's time under British rule. • The flag's blue background stands for the surrounding pacific ocean. • The coat of arms display a golden British lion holding a cocoa pod, as well as panels with a palm tree, sugar cane, bananas and dove of peace.

History • Once known as the Cannibal Isles. Before the 19 th century the Fijians were cannibals. Of course once Christianity spread, the practice was abandoned. They stick to fish now. • Fiji is made up of 322 islands but only 110 are lived on. • The Fiji islands were discovered in 1643 by Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer. • In 1874 Fiji became a British Colony. • It gained its independence in 1970.

Facts • Official Name: Republic of Fiji • Official Currency: Fiji Dollar • Population: 818, 000 • Religions: Christian, Hindu, others • Capital City: Suva (177, 000) • Languages: English (official), Fijian • Land Area: 7, 054 sq miles • Highest Point: Mt. Victoria 1, 323 m

Languages Hello Bula Good Morning Yadra (pronounced Yandra) Goodbye Moce (pronounced Mothe)

Currency • Here is the paper currency of Fiji (Fijian Dollar), and below are the coins used. • As you can see the coins look the same as English coins on the “heads” side, but on the “tails” side they have different symbols and pictures.

A Fijian Family

Fiji Rugby Team Here is the Fiji rugby team doing the Cibi which is their version of the Haka.

Typical Fijian Clothes Here are some Fiji clothing for girls and boys. As you can see they are very colourful and made of light material as the weather is so hot.

Questions How many islands are there? 322 Who discovered Fiji? Abel Tasman What is the capital of Fiji? Suva How do you say Hello in Fijian? Bula

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