Flag of Fiji

🎨 What the flag means

Fiji's flag is light blue, standing for the Pacific Ocean that is so important to island life. The Union Jack in the corner shows Fiji's links with the United Kingdom. The shield shows a lion holding a cocoa pod, plus sugar cane, a coconut palm, a dove of peace and a bunch of bananas, which stand for farming on the islands.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

926.3 thousand (2018)

🏙️ Capital

Suva88.3 thousand people (2009)

🗣️ Main language

EnglishAlso official: Fijian, Fiji Hindi

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Fiji is made up of more than 330 islands, and about 110 of them have people living on them.
2. Islanders called their home Viti, but neighbouring Tongans said Fisi, which became the name Fiji.
3. Rugby sevens is Fiji's national sport.