FIJI

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CURRENCY:

Fijian Dollar - FJD, Symbol F$

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: F$50, 20, 10, 5 and 2.

COIN: F$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

Yes

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Most establishments will accept major credit cards. ATM machines are mainly found in the capital but there is a growing number available across the islands. Most major international cards will be accepted by them.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

Most hotels will offer this service, and other places available is at banks and at the airport.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These are best in Pounds Sterling or in Australian Dollars.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 0800-1700.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Fiji is officially called the Republic of the Fiji Islands and a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean - there are over 300 islands that belong to the nation. The capital is Suva, and the official languages are English, Bau Fijian and Hindustani. Fiji gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1970.

POPULATION:

837,271

ECONOMY:

The economy of Fiji is made up of many factors, including: fish resources, mineral resources, forest, sugar, garments as well as the service and tourist industries. There have been many coups and political unrest of the islands which has contributed to moments of stagnation in growth of the economy.