Fiji!

Just to the north of New Zealand and to the northwest of Australia, there is an archipelago consisting of three hundred islands called Fiji. Fiji covers nearly 1.3 million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and is absolutely gorgeous. The islands are rimmed with white sandy beaches and have mountainous centers. The islands were formed due to numerous volcanic eruptions over 150 million years ago. Fiji is known for its beautiful wildlife, sandy beaches, and crystal clear water.

The two main islands of Fiji are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Of the over three hundred islands only about a third of them are inhabited and these two major islands contain 87% of the population. English is predominantly spoken, however Hindi and Fijian are also taught in school curriculum. Fiji has a very stable economy due to its abundance of natural resources.
Tourism also is a large part of what Fiji has to offer. Being one of the most beautiful places in the world there are many resorts throughout the islands, especially some in very remote places. Visitors love to take advantage of Fiji's stunning beaches and thriving coral reefs.

One of the more talked about resorts in Fiji is a resort that is under water. The Poseidon Undersea Resort is a luxury five star hotel which has rooms underwater. This resort is the first ever resort which rests on the sea floor, forty feet under water. Each room is like a little pod that had been sunk to the sea floor. Each room has a gigantic window through which they can look into a beautiful Fiji lagoon.

Fiji is a place of true beauty and the epitome of tropical relaxation. Any trip would be a treat, especially if your bed is a mere window away from a coral reef.

By: Lexi Kierstead


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http://www.poseidonresorts.com/poseidon_main.html
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http://www.fiji.gov.fj/