Market profile

Fiji is a republic with a population of approximately 900,000. It is a developing country with confidence as a major regional Pacific island that can provide a hub for services in the Pacific. With a rapidly expanding economy foreign businesses are encouraged to invest in Fiji with the government assuring investors of the essential role Fiji plays as a cornerstone to Pacific development.

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Facts

  • Merchandise exports A$473 million
  • Services exports A$207 million
  • Capital Suva
  • Official language English, Fijian, Hindustani
  • Area 18,270 sq km
  • Population 0.890 million

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Country brief

A comprehensive overview of political, economic and bilateral and regional trade agreements.

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Trade and economic fact sheet

Containing general information, recent economic indicators, Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Fiji and their global merchandise trade relationship that is updated twice a year.

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Smartraveller

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Fiji. This is regularly updated and should be checked before planning travel.

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