Fiji Islands Government
Government of the Fiji IslandsOn Fiji - History, Government and Economy
Located in the Pacific Ocean, Fiji is halfway between the equator and the southern pole and between lengths 175 and 178 western and latitude 15 and 22 southern. The Fiji Exclusive Economic Zone comprises about 330 islands, of which about one third are populated. Covering approximately 1.3 million km2 of the Pacific.
Fiji's surface area is 18,333 sqkm. It has two large islands - Viti Levu is 10,429 sqkm and Vanua Levu 5,556 sqkm. Further principal islands are Taveuni (470 qkm), Kadavu (411 qkm), Gau (140 qkm) and Koro (104 qkm). Fiji's banner was first flown on Independence Day, 10 October 1970.
There is the United Kingdom's top lefthand Union flags in the upper part of the screen and the Fiji emblem sign on a pale yellow backdrop in the bow tie. It embraces Fiji's own Union Flags own legacy of colonialism with a mixture of historic consistency in the sign's styling.
Fiji's geographic layout is accentuated by the dark green backdrop. Fiji's crest is made up of pictures of two Fiji soldiers on both sides of a sign and the slogan "Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tul" under the sign. On the escutcheon is a picture of a heroic animal held a chocolate bean.
Secondly, the pigeon of restitution, the principal characteristic of the Cakobau government banner before the ceding.
High Commission for the United Kingdom Suva
Fiji's British High Commission cultivates and enhances the relationship between the United Kingdom and Fiji. Our service portfolio includes British citizens' visa applications, project financing, Master's grants in the UK and help for members of the British Armed Forces and their family.
Learn more on our UK and Fiji newsletter page. Our service is for UK citizens who live and visit Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu. In Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tonga or Tuvalu, if you are in desperate need of assistance (e.g. you have been assaulted, detained or someone has died), call +679 3304746.
When you are in the UK and are concerned about a UK citizen in Fiji, call 020 7008 1500. If you are abroad and your pass has been mislaid or stole, broken or out of date and you are unable to obtain a new or substitute pass in good and timely fashion, you can request an urgent trip card.
In the event that the individual requiring the medical card is under the age of 16, a parental or legal guardian should make an application on their behalf. 2. When you arrive within the next 24h, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. When traveling in more than 3 week, please make sure you can get a new or alternative card in good timing.
As a non-UK national, if you believe you may be entitled, please do not hesitate to ask for an urgent itinerary. As soon as you have got in touch with us, it is recommended that you make an arrangement for an application for an emergency trip card with the Suva High Commission. For some of our products and solutions we are charging a fee.
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