Head of state: Ratu Epeli Nailatikau 
Head of government: Josaia Voreque Bainimarama 
Type of state: republic
Land area: 18,270 km2
Capital: Suva
Population: 849,000
Languages: English, Fijian, Hindustani
Currency: Fijian dollar (FJD)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 3.01 billions
Change over previous year: +0.1%
Per capita GDP: USD 3,524
Swiss colony: 36 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 3.19 million
Change over previous year: 103.9%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 0.04 million
Change over previous year: -31.2%