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Capital of Fiji: Suva

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.

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 and a page on the flag of 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.

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