Full Name

Republic of the Fiji Islands

Land Area (sq km)

18,274

Population Size

848,000

Population Density

46.40

Year of Independence

1970

GDP per capita ($US)

3,536

HDI

90

Age Structure

0-14 years: 30.9%

15-64 years: 64.7%

65 years and over: 4.4%

Ethnic Groups

Fijian 54.8%, Indian 37.4%, other 7.9% (European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese)

Languages

English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani

Religion

Christian 53%, Hindu 34%, Muslim 7%, other 6%

Geographical Notes

includes 332 islands; approximately 110 are inhabited