From Captain James Cook, when he spotted the islands he named it FeeJee then later translated to Fiji by the Europeans. Natives call the nation Viti.
Dutch Explorer Abel Tasman.
Later on by British Navigator Captain James Cook.
Melanesia is a group of countries. Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea are all part of Melanesia. Fiji is the only Melanesian country with Polynesian admixture. These can easily be found in Rotuma, Rabi, Kioa, and Lau. These people have similar language and culture to that of Polynesian countries.
What are the poisonous fish in Fiji?
it is the blow fish
its the fish when it inflates it has spikes...
How do you say thank you in fijian?
Thanks in Fijian is = Vinaka pronounced Vee/Nah/Car
Vinaka Vakalevu means Thankyou very much.
Can tree kangaroos be found in Fiji?
No. Tree kangaroos do not live in Fiji. They are found in the tropical rainforests of far north Australia and New Guinea.
The people developed a culture that depends on longboats because they live a chain of islands?
fijian
Not all Fijians walk on fire. Only a tribe from the Island of Beqa walk on fire as it was part of their custom, traditions handed down to them by "Moro" their God.
Australia that's all i know
Fiji is the centre of the Pacific with many allies. One of its greater Allies is China. Australia and New Zealand have sat sanctions against the Fiji Government isolating Fiji and its people. The "Look North Policy" have attracted many investors, businesses, AID and others especially from China, S.Korea, Japan and the Middle East.