-A Progressive and Sustainable Fiji for All

The theme of this year's Fiji Day celebration was "A Progressive and Sustainable Fiji for All".

Fiji envoy Seoul Mme. Peniana Tagimaucia Lalavalavu threw a dinner reception for Fiji community & Korean investors who are investing in Fiji, on the occasion of its Fiji Day 49th Independence held at a downtown hotel Seoul on last Thursday(Oct. 10th evening).

To faciliate & accelerate investors' investment into Fiji, Fiji Embassy took advantage of it as an opportunity to brief about recent developments in Fiji society & its investment environment. "PENIANATAGIMAUCIA"LALABAIn his national address, President Konrote highlighted that unity has been the single greatest driver for the nation's progress. He also reflected on Fiji's achievements as a nation and said that Fiji has reached new and greater heights, according to the Embassy of Fiji.

"It is clear that the Fiji of today is more modern, efficient, and competitive in the global marketplace, for the benefit of both our people and our growing economy," Konrote said. For his part, Fiji's Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama also said that the 49 years of history has taught them that there is no obstacle a united Fiji cannot overcome and there is no victory - however improbable - Fiji cannot attain, according to the Embassy of Fiji as well.

The Island Nation of Fiji is located in the South Pacific and consisted a total of 330 Islands and 2/3 of which are uninhabited. Blessed with palm fringed white sandy beaches surrounded by azure blue waters.

Fiji is known to be the Hub of the South pacific and developed into a premier travel destination that boasts of a unique cultural heritage and sights. Moreover, it has been a curious melting pot of cultures as varied as Melanesian, Ploynesian, Indian and British colonial throughout history. The group of islands stans today as one of the most beautiful and exotic places on earth.

As regarding Fiji economy, The Fijian economy is largely agricultural, and the main cash crop and export is sugar cane. Tourism is the largest foreign-exchange earner and clothing exports grew rapidly from the late 1980s. Other significant activities are gold-mining, fishing and timber production.

With regard to Fiji Geography, Fiji covers a total area of some 194,000 square kilometres (75,000 sq mi) of which around 10% is land.

Fiji is the hub of the South West Pacific, midway between Vanuatu and Tonga. The archipelago is located between 176° 53′ east and 178° 12′ west. The 180° meridian runs through Taveuni but the International Date Line is bent to give uniform time (UTC+12) to all of the Fiji group. With the exception of Rotuma, the Fiji group lies between 15° 42′ and 20° 02′ south. Rotuma is located 220 nautical miles (410 km; 250 mi) north of the group, 360 nautical miles (670 km; 410 mi) from Suva, 12° 30′ south of the equator.

Fiji consists of 332 islands (of which 106 are inhabited) and 522 smaller islets. The two most important islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, which account for about three-quarters of the total land area of the country. The islands are mountainous, with peaks up to 1,324 metres (4,341 ft), and covered with thick tropical forests.

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