Fiji

Languages:

Fiji is a South Pacific island country with a population of approximately 890,000 people. English, Fijian, and Hindi are the official languages of the country. Fijian is the most widely spoken language, with approximately 50% of the population speaking it as their first language. Hindi is spoken by approximately 37% of the population, mainly by the Indo-Fijian community. English is also widely spoken, particularly in business and tourism sectors.

Religion:

Fiji is a religiously diverse country, with Christianity being the most widely practiced religion. The majority of the population identifies as Christian, with approximately 64% of the population belonging to the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, the largest Christian denomination in the country. Other Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, and various Protestant denominations, are also present on the island. Hinduism is the second-largest religion in Fiji, with the Hindu community accounting for approximately 27% of the population.

Ethnic Groups:

iTaukei 56.8% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indo-Fijian 37.5%, Rotuman 1.2%, other 4.5% (European, part European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese) (2007 est.) note: a 2010 law replaces Fijian with iTaukei when referring to the original and native settlers of Fiji