Fiji, the Garden of Eden on Earth

In the center of the southwest Pacific Ocean, there is a country with a land area of only 1.8333 million square kilometers and a marine exclusive economic zone of 1.29 million square kilometers. It consists of more than 300 islands, but only 65,438+006 islands are inhabited, mainly viti levu and Vanuatu. This country is Fiji.

Although Fiji is the center of the southwest Pacific Ocean, between the equator and the tropic of Capricorn, it is no exaggeration to say that it is the most remote place from the perspective of the whole earth. He lives in a corner of the earth, far away from the noise of the world, and is called the last Eden on the earth. Therefore, Fiji's tourism industry is very developed and it is Fiji's largest source of foreign exchange income. There are about 40,000 people engaged in tourism in China, accounting for 15% of the total employment.

Fiji has the second largest coral reef in the world, second only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Known as the "soft coral capital", it covers an area of 4,000 square miles, is home to more than 1000 species of fish, and is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving.

The ordinary sea is blue, but the sea in Fiji is colored. This is because countless grotesque and colorful marine fish swim around in the water, making the sea colorful, just like an overturned palette. This is a major feature of Fiji tourism, especially for first-time visitors!

Because of its remote geographical location, the local natural environment is basically in a primitive state, which makes European and American tourists regard it as the first choice for tourism. People set up tents here at will, drink beer slowly, savor local food, lie on the soft beach, or blow the gentle sea breeze in the South Pacific, or enjoy the afterglow of the sunset in the evening and experience the life like a fairy. At the same time, the international international date line passes through Taveuni Island in Fiji, which is a very popular destination because it provides tourists with the opportunity to jump from one day to another.

Fijians have many customs different from ours: if they go to deep sea fishing, they will call the fish to the shallow sea to catch them through a magical singing ceremony. Girls of Vedoudou ethnic group in Fiji are often bitten by ants when they hold bar mitzvahs. This is to make them suffer the pain of future life, which seems incredible to us.

Fijians love hibiscus flowers, and the streets are full of colorful flowers, especially the men wearing skirts, including the police directing traffic, which adds a bright spot to the streets of Fiji.

Fire is the most wonderful program in Fiji culture. Dig a big hole in the lawn, burn charcoal in the hole, the heat wave comes, and spread a layer of pebbles on the charcoal. When the fire was red, the local indigenous men walked barefoot on the pebbles, singing and dancing with the sound of gongs and drums, which made the surrounding audience stunned and at a loss, while the performers were safe and sound.

Fijians value shame on their faces. They are wearing colorful pearl necklaces on their heads and necks, topless, wearing long skirts of plants, holding sticks and dancing. This is the famous torch dance. These are the unique folk customs of Fijian aborigines.

Historically, about 3,500 years ago, the first Fijian settlers came here from Melanesia. In the 0/7th century A.D./KLOC, the Dutch explorer Albert Song Yang Tasman became the first European to reach these islands. After a hundred years, western colonists arrived one after another, and/kloc-0 became a British colony in 874. After nearly a century of colonial rule, Fiji became completely independent in 1970.

In the early days of British rule, more than 60,000 indentured laborers were sent from the Indian subcontinent to Fiji sugarcane fields to work as cheap labor. Up to now, about 37.5% of Fiji's population is classified as Indo-Fijians, so it is not surprising that they occupy a pivotal position in the local area and even become the prime minister of the government.

Although Fiji is small, there are three common languages: English, Fijian and Hindustan. Of course, English is dominant.

The Chinese in Fiji are also worth mentioning. In 1965, Mr. Huang was elected as a member of the municipal committee of Rotoka, the second largest city in Fiji. In 1967, he was elected as the mayor of Rotoka for two consecutive years. In 1970, he became the first Chinese member of the House of Lords and became an outstanding Chinese in Fiji.

Fiji is a country with strong economic strength and rapid development among Pacific island countries. Fishery and forest resources are abundant, but the economic pillars are mainly sugar and tourism, of which sugar accounts for 70% of the total export value and is mainly sold to Australia, Europe and America.

Due to the weak national strength, the operation of this country relies heavily on foreign aid. Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Britain and France are all big foreign aid countries. Coupled with geographical reasons, Fiji's domestic commercial outlets are mainly controlled by two Australian multinational companies, as are banking, insurance and telecommunications. Fiji's strategic position is self-evident. It is a springboard for Australians to go to North America, and it is also a transit point and supply point for North America to go to the South Pacific. During World War II, the allied forces and the Japanese army changed hands several times for the island, and both sides paid a heavy price.

Fijians regard fatness as beauty, and think that a thick waist is a symbol of health, wealth and fertility. Fijian women must cover their shoulders and knees when wearing clothes. Those fashionable shorts and suspenders are not allowed to be worn by foreign tourists in the local area, otherwise they will be regarded as disrespectful and will be released and unpopular.

To go to Fiji, Lai Vuka is your first choice. 1882 was the old capital of Fiji. As it is the first European settlement in Fiji Islands, it is both a city with a long history and a modern city. Including the first public school, the first hotel, the first newspaper in the South Pacific, Fiji Times and so on, as well as some old buildings, museums and so on, showing you its glorious past everywhere.

Suva, located in the southeast of viti levu, became the capital of Fiji in 1877. Since then, Suva has become the political, economic and commercial center of the country, an important culture and international metropolis in the South Pacific. Urban architecture is antique and exotic. All kinds of handicrafts are sold on both sides of the street, representing the unique local national style: straw hats, mats and fruit bowls woven with natural reeds are all very distinctive souvenirs.

Fiji water is very famous. It is taken from deep groundwater and does not touch any external substances. Bottled directly from natural water, it tastes sweet and delicious, without any artificial additives. It is a drink sought after by all the upper classes in the world, and even Obama is a loyal fan of it.

Fiji soap is also famous. It is made of plant and fruit essence. It contains no chemical components and does no harm to human skin. Fragrant and charming, it is a real natural fragrance. Some people describe it as edible.

Of course, you must taste local food when you come to Fiji: coconut crabs are the first choice. As a kind of hermit crab, it is also the largest crab on land, weighing 6 kilograms. He lived in a coconut tree and ate coconuts since childhood, so his meat was tender and full of happiness.

Australian green lobster, which is rare in China, can be seen in all markets in Fiji, and its price is not expensive. Compared with thousands of Fiji dollars (about RMB 130 yuan) in China, you can buy one, all of which were salvaged from the sea that morning, which is very fresh and tender.

There are still many topics about Fiji, which is difficult to finish at the moment. Interested friends can experience it for themselves, and there will definitely be unexpected gains.