USEFUL BUSINESS INFORMATION ON FIJI

1. Country Brief:

A. Introduction -  Fiji consists of 332 islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean about 1,960 mi (3,152 km) from Sydney, Australia. About 110 of these islands are inhabited. The two largest are Viti Levu (4,109 sq mi; 10,642 sq km) and Vanua Levu (2,242 sq mi; 5,807 sq km).

B. Climate -  Fiji enjoys a typical tropical climate, with a trade wind blowing across the islands to cool things down during most of the year. Maximum summer temperatures average 88ºF (31ºC), with the winter average not far different at 84ºF (29ºC). Rain can be expected at any time of year. The driest months are April, May, June and October.

C. Geographical Area - 7,054 sq mi (18,270 sq km)

D. Language - English (official), Fijian, Hindustani.

E. Currency With Exchange Rate - Fiji Dollars.

1 FJD = 0.622181 USD

1 USD = 1.60725 FJD.

F. Population - 905,949 (2006 est.).

G. Major Cities - Suva.

2. Transportation:

A. Railway -total: 597 km.

B. Road - Highways: total: 3,440 km; paved: 1,692 km; unpaved: 1,748 km (1999 est.).

C. Airports - 28 (2004 est.).

D. Waterways - 203 km; 122 km navigable by motorized craft and 200-metric-ton barges (2004).

E. Sea ports- Lambasa, Lautoka, Suva.

3. Economy:

A. Major Manufacturing -

B. Major Export - $862 million f.o.b. (2004 est.): sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil.

C. Import - $1.235 billion c.i.f. (2004 est.): manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, petroleum products, food, chemicals

D. Major Industry - tourism, sugar, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber, small cottage industries.

E. Trade balance –

4. Trade Associations, Chamber of Commerce, Trade shows and Exhibitions in Fiji:

Major Trade Assocations

Chambers of Commerce

Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Representing Businesses in Fiji
Post Box 14803
SUVA
Fiji

Telephone: 679-314040
Fax: 679-302641
President :Joe Singh
Secretary :Terry Watson
Tel: 679-313122
Fax: 679-302641

Major Trade Shows

6. Useful links:

Fiji Importers, Dealers of Japanese Used Cars, Construction Machinery & Auto Parts