Fiji is an island group located in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. It includes 332 islands of which approximately 110 are inhabited. With total land area of 18,270 square kilometers, Fiji is slightly smaller than New Jersey State of the United States.

Fiji has 880,874 (July 2004 estimate) population, including Fijian 51% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 44%, European, other Pacific Islanders, overseas Chinese, and other 5% (1998 estimate). English is the official language but Fijian and Hindustani are widely spoken in Fiji.

Republic of the Fiji Islands (Fiji) became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Fiji, endowed with forest, mineral, and fish resources, is one of the most developed of the Pacific island economies. Sugar exports and a growing tourist industry are the major sources of foreign exchange. Sugar processing makes up one-third of industrial activity.

With picturesque sandy beaches, colorful coral reefs, beautiful resorts, Fijian style delicious food and friendly people, Fiji is one of the world's favorite travel and vacation destinations. Roughly 300,000 tourists visit Fiji Islands each year, including thousands of Americans following the start of regularly scheduled non-stop air service from Los Angeles in the recent years.

Nadi, the major flight destination in Fiji, has modern resorts with swimming pools, giant waterslide, restaurants and bars. Drawaqa Island and all other Fiji islands offer you opportunity to snorkel the stunning coral gardens, to explore colorful reefs, and to enjoy watersports under golden sunshine.