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Fiji Geography gives information about the geographical location of Fiji, the topographical features, the weather and climate, the flora and fauna of the country of Fiji. The island group of Fiji belongs to the Oceania Group of islands in the South Pacific. The geographical coordinates of Fiji are 18 00 S, !75 00 E.
The country of Fiji lies about two-thirds from Hawaii to New Zealand. The geography of Fiji is dominated by mountainous terrain, mostly dormant volcanoes. The highest point of Fiji Geography is Tomanivi 1,324 m.
The total land area of Fiji is 18,270sq. km. The country of Fiji is constituted by 332 islands of which only 110 are inhabited. The arable land of Fiji is only 10.95% of the total land area.
The influence of the surrounding seas and oceans is the prominent factor behind the tropical marine climate of Fiji. The flora and fauna is also according to the climatic condition. The main natural resources of Fiji are timber, gold, copper, fish, offshore oil and hydro power.
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