If you decide to travel to Fiji, what will catch your attention is Turtle Island. It is considered one of the most romantic and beautiful vacation spots in the world. The island seems like a place where nature and man are in balance. This cozy Island located in the waters of the Pacific is like a dream world that would make you forget everything about your real world.
When you arrive in Fiji, you can stay at a resort on Turtle Island or rent the entire island. The island staff are always very helpful and make sure all your needs are taken care of. On the island, a special liaison known as Bure Mama may be assigned to do the planning and arranging of your activities.
But before we delve into the wonders of Turtle Island, let’s first get to know Fiji even more by looking at the basics:
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Fiji is considered an island nation. Located in the Pacific, it is about 1,100 nautical miles from the North Island of New Zealand.
Source
The islands that make up this nation are believed to have originated from volcanic activities that occurred 150 million years ago. Residual geothermal activities still exist on the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni.
Geography and Demography
The first inhabitants of the nation were reported to have found the place as early as the second millennium BC. The Island-Nation is comprised of an archipelago with more than 332 islands and 500 islets. Of the 332 islands, only 110 are permanently uninhabited. The land area is estimated to total around 18,300 square kilometers. There are two main islands namely Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The inhabitants of these islands comprise 87% of the total population of Fiji.
History
Fiji was explored by Dutch and British expeditions during the 17th and 18th centuries. It became a colony of Great Britain until 1970. The British occupation of Fiji lasted for about a century.
Economy
The country is full of tropical forests, minerals and fish resources. Because of this, Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific kingdom. Today, most of Fiji’s income comes from tourism and the export of sugar. Fijian dollar is the name of the local currency.
Government
The Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development has power over the city and councils of Fiji.