Name: ________________________________ Date: ____________________

Fiji
Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country
of Melanesia, a subregion of the continent of Oceania,
in the Pacific Ocean. It includes more than 300 islands and
500 islets. The two main and most populated islands are Viti The Flag of Fiji is light blue
Levu and Vanua Levu. The capital and largest city is Suva, and represents the
located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu. surrounding Pacific Ocean.
MAP 1
The Union Jack in the upper
left corner represents the
country’s connection to the
United Kingdom. The golden
lion symbolizes the United
Kingdom. The Cross of St.
George divides the shield
into 4 sections: sugar cane,
coconut palm and bananas to
represent the country’s
natural resources, and a dove
to symbolize peace.

MAP 2 The official languages of Fiji

are Fijian, English, and Fiji
Hindi.

Directions:

Map 1: Locate and circle the

location of Fiji on the map of
Oceania.

Map 2: Write ‘Suva’ next to

the star on the map to show
the capital of Fiji. Color the
Pacific Ocean BLUE. Color the
islands of Fiji the colors of
the flag.

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Name: _______________________ Date: ______________________
Directions: Using the reading passage, maps and compass circle True or False for
each of the following questions about Fiji.

1. Fiji is an island nation located in the Atlantic Ocean.

TRUE FALSE

2. Fiji is an island country on the continent of Oceania.

TRUE FALSE

3. The capital of Fiji is Viti Levu.

TRUE FALSE

4. The capital of Fiji is located on the island of Vanua Levu.

TRUE FALSE

5. Fiji consists of more than 300 islands and 500 Islets.

TRUE FALSE

6. The two main islands of Fiji are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

TRUE FALSE

7. The flag of Fiji includes 3 natural resources of Fiji: sugar cane, coconut palm,
and bananas.
TRUE FALSE

8. Viti Levu is located to the north of Vanua Levu.

TRUE FALSE

9. Fiji is an island nation located to the east of Australia.

TRUE FALSE

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 Answer Key
1. Fiji is an island nation located in the Atlantic Ocean.
TRUE FALSE
*Fiji is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean.

2. Fiji is an island country on the continent of Oceania.

TRUE FALSE
3. The capital of Fiji is Viti Levu.

TRUE FALSE
*The capital of Fiji is Suva.

4. The capital of Fiji is located on the island of Vanua Levu.

TRUE FALSE
*The capital of Fiji is located on the island of Viti Levu.

5. Fiji consists of more than 300 islands and 500 Islets.

TRUE FALSE

6. The two main islands of Fiji are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

TRUE FALSE

7. The flag of Fiji includes 3 natural resources of Fiji: sugar cane, coconut palm,
and bananas.
TRUE FALSE

8. Viti Levu is located to the north of Vanua Levu.

TRUE FALSE
*Viti Levu iis located to the south of Vanua Levu.

9. Fiji is an island nation located to the east of Australia.

TRUE FALSE