The Mamanuca Islands are home to one of the world’s top surf breaks, and in other island groups, you’ll find mystical caves, Fiji’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the world’s fourth largest barrier reef.

Located on the small island of Ovalau, Levuka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as Fiji’s former capital until 1877. The town is probably one of the most important historical spots in the country for Fiji’s colonial history. Levuka is located in the Lomaiviti Island group.

Fiji operated as a Crown colony until 1970, when it gained independence and became known as the Dominion of Fiji. In 1987, following a series of coups d’état, the military government that had taken power declared it to be a Republic. In a 2006 coup, Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power.

Definitions

Vision A Recognised, Respected, Resilient, Responsive and Vibrant Police Force Mission Creating a Safe and Secure Fiji in accordance with Best Practices, Standards and Technological Innovations Theme Organisation through Re-Engineering Values Integrity – The uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles.

Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) is the military force of the Pacific island nation of Fiji. With a total manpower of 3,500 active soldiers and 6,000 reservists, it is one of the smallest militaries in the world, though most of its surrounding island nations have no militaries at all.

National Emergency Numbers

The three-digit telephone number “9-1-1” has been designated as the “Universal Emergency Number,” for citizens throughout the United States to request emergency assistance. It is intended as a nationwide telephone number and gives the public fast and easy access to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

But despite popular belief, the mosquitoes are not THAT bad in Fiji. You certainly won’t see mosquitoes in their swarms compared to other tropical countries. What’s more, Fiji is free from malaria, yellow fever and major tropical diseases.

Fiji Airways, formerly known as Air Pacific, is a flag carrier of Fiji.

Fiji Airways is majority owned by the Government of Fiji (52%) with Qantas holding a 46% stake.