Capital of Fiji: Suva — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Fiji is Suva. Fiji sits in Oceania, has a population of 929,766, and uses the FJD. Official languages include English, Fijian, Hindi.
Quick facts
- Capital: Suva
- Continent: Oceania
- Population: ~929,766
- Area: 18,272 km²
- Population density: 50.9 people per km²
- Official languages: English, Fijian, Hindi
- Currency: FJD
- ISO code: FJ
How big is Fiji?
By population, Fiji ranks 160th in the world, holding roughly 0.01% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 152nd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Fiji has 50.9 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Oceania, Fiji is the 4th most populous country of 14.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Fiji in population are Comoros (836,774) and Guyana (808,726).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Kuwait (17,818 km²) and Eswatini (17,364 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Fiji uses the FJD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Fiji
Suva is on Viti Levu, the biggest island. S for Suva, S for the South-east coast of Viti Levu. Among the Pacific flags with a Union Jack, Fiji's is the one that is light blue with a shield.
The flag of Fiji: light blue, with the Union Jack and a shield
🇫🇯 The flag is a light blue flag with the British Union Jack in the top-left corner and the Fijian shield on the right. The light blue stands for the Pacific Ocean. The shield shows a lion holding a cocoa pod, sugar cane, a coconut palm, bananas and a dove of peace.
Region and neighbours
Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, in Melanesia, north of New Zealand. As an island country it has no land neighbours.
Three facts about Fiji
- Fiji has more than 300 islands, and about a third of them are inhabited.
- Most people live on the two largest islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
- Fiji won its first Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens at the 2016 Rio Games.
Sources: Wikipedia: Fiji, Wikipedia: Flag of Fiji, Wikipedia: Suva, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Fiji
- Oceania capitals quiz — match Fiji to Suva
- Oceania flags quiz — spot the Fiji flag among its neighbours
- Island nations quiz — Fiji is an island country
Fiji capital quiz
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- Funafuti
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What is the capital of Samoa 🇼🇸?
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- Wellington
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Fiji in Oceania
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Solomon Islands.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Oceania is the block Fiji belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Fiji.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Fiji?
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
What is the population of Fiji?
About 929,766, making it the 160th most populous country in the world.
How big is Fiji?
18,272 square kilometres, ranking 152nd by land area, at a density of 50.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Fiji use?
The FJD, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Fiji flag?
The flag of Fiji is a light blue flag with the British Union Jack in the top-left corner and the Fijian shield on the right. The light blue stands for the Pacific Ocean. The shield shows a lion holding a cocoa pod, sugar cane, a coconut palm, bananas and a dove of peace.
Which countries border Fiji?
None. Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, in Melanesia, north of New Zealand, so it has no land borders with other countries.
How can I remember the capital of Fiji?
Suva is on Viti Levu, the biggest island. S for Suva, S for the South-east coast of Viti Levu. Among the Pacific flags with a Union Jack, Fiji's is the one that is light blue with a shield.
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