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Language: The official languages are Fijian and Hindustani, but English is widely used and understood.
Currency: The Fijian dollar (FJD) is the unit of currency, with 100 cents to a dollar. Major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, shops, rental car agencies and travel agents. The best currencies to carry are Australian, New Zealand or US dollars, which can be exchanged at all banks. Most ATMs accept the full range of international credit cards and travellers cheques and cash can be exchanged in banks and currency exchange bureaux throughout the islands.
Time: Local time is GMT
+12.
Electricity: Electrical current is 240 volts, 50Hz. Plugs have three oblique flat pins.
Communications: The international country dialling code for Fiji is +679. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). There are no area codes and all numbers are seven digits. Most hotels have direct dialling facilities. Vodaphone Fiji Ltd has active GSM roaming agreements with most international networks. There are a few Internet cafes, but connection times are very slow.
Duty Free: Travellers to Fiji over 17 years do not have to pay duty on 250g of cigars or 250 cigarettes or a combination of tobacco products not exceeding 250g; 2.25 litres of liquor, or 4.5 litres of wine or 4.5 litres of beer or a combination of all these not exceeding the prescribed limit for one; perfume for personal use up to 118ml; and other goods to the value of F$400 per person. Restrictions apply to firearms and ammunition and meat and dairy products from Tasmania. Travellers who have been on a pilgrimage and return to Fiji with holy water will be checked to ensure it is accompanied by certification declaring it sterile and free from contaminants.
Tourist OfficeFiji Visitors Bureau, Nadi: +679 6722 433 or www.bulafiji.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 000/911.
Embassies
Embassy of Fiji, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 337 8320.
High Commission of Fiji, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7584 3661.
Embassy of Fiji, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 233 9252.
High Commission of Fiji, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6260 5115.
High Commission of Fiji, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7584 3661.
High Commission of Fiji, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 473 5401.
United States Embassy, Suva: +679 331 4466.
British High Commission, Suva: +679 322 9100.
Consulate of Canada, Suva: +679 722 400.
Australian High Commission, Suva: +679 338 2211.
South African High Commission, Suva: +679 331 1087.
Irish Embassy, Canberra, Australia (also responsible for Fiji): +61 (0)2 6273 3022.
New Zealand High Commission, Suva: +679 331 1422.
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