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Country Facts:
Fiji vs. Japan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Fiji and Japan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Fiji vs. Japan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Fiji is 7 055 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Japan is 1968% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
7 055 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Fiji has a coastline of 701.5 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

701.5 mi
18 486.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Fiji is Nasinu, with a population of about 89 522 people. In contrast, the largest city in Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

89 522 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Fiji is Tomanivi on Viti Levu, its height is 4 344 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

4 344 ft
Tomanivi on Viti Levu
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

Highest recorded temperature

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105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

Lowest recorded temperature

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-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

Fiji vs. Japan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Fiji is about 896 445, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
896 445 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 74.0 years in Fiji and 84.7 years in Japan.

74.0 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.9 years in Fiji and 48.6 years in Japan.

29.9 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.46% in Fiji and -0.37% in Japan.

0.46%
-0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.1% in Fiji and 99.0% in Japan.

99.1%
99.0%

Language

In Fiji, the main language is English, Fijian, Hindi, and in Japan the primary language is Japanese.

english, fijian, hindi
japanese

Religion

In Fiji, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

755 000 ppl
Ranking: 115/174
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Fiji: 12 074 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

12 074 Int$
Ranking: 108/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Fiji: Fiji Dollar (FJD). Japan: Yen (JPY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
FJD
Fiji Dollar
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Fiji: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Fiji has left-hand traffic, Japan has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Fiji - July, August, September; Japan - April, May, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B38 EUR - 45 EUR
T77 EUR - 106 EUR
B49 EUR - 62 EUR
T116 EUR - 171 EUR

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