Fiji
- Region
- Oceania
- Area
- 18,272 km²
- Capital
- Suva
- ISO
- FJ
What the flag means
The light blue background stands for the Pacific Ocean around the country. The Union Jack in the upper left stands for the country’s ties to its history as a British colony.
Fun facts
- FlagThe shield on Fiji’s flag shows sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, and a dove representing peace.
- GeographyThe 180° meridian passes through Fiji’s Taveuni Island, but the International Date Line detours around it so the date doesn’t change within the country.
- CultureIn Fiji, kava, a drink made from the root of a plant in the pepper family, is passed around and shared in welcome ceremonies.
- CultureFiji’s first Olympic medal was the gold in 7-a-side rugby at the 2016 Rio Games.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
