General English Level 2 GELEV2 Unit 02 Topic 04.doc Fiji Size: 18,333 sq km Population: 832,494 Nationality: Fijian Capital city: Suva Where?: Oceania Climate: tropical Things to see: coral islands, beaches, Navala village, Fiji museum Culture Language: English, Fijian Hindi Main food: taro, cassava, fish, coconut, tropical fruit Customs: Fijians always smile and say hello when they meet anyone. People take off their hats when they walk through a village. It is not polite to point at people. Festivals The Hibiscus festival is a week-long festival in August. Most people celebrate this festival with a parade in the streets and picnics in the parks. People perform dances and sing. The Hibiscus is a flower that grows in Fiji. 70 QUESTLANGUAGE