Location: South Pacific
Local Time:
Capital City: Suva
Population: 861,000
Area: 18,270357,021 square km, 11,392 square miles.
Language(s): English, Fijian, Hindi
Dialling Code: 679
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 240V AC 50Hz
Currency: Fiji Dollar (FJD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: FJD: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Coins: FJD: 1. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major Credit cards are welcomed by most hotels, restaurants, shops & car rental agencies
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1500 Mon-Thur, 0930-1600 Fri
Office: 0800/0830-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1630 Mon-Thur, 0800-1600 Fri (Government offices)
Shops: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1300 Sat
Public Holidays
2011
Note: Muslim and Hindu festival dates may vary according to the lunar calendar. When holidays fall on a Sat/Sun - these may be moved to either Fri or Mon.
Business/Social Hints: Some local body language customs, particularly head movement, can lead to misunderstandings. On social occasions punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The legal drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Tips are only given for exceptional services and then only a small token of appreciation is given
