Our community partnerships in Fiji date to 1993. These deep roots mean that we have friends in every village we visit and our expert local staff members make students immediately feel at home. Arriving students are welcomed to their programs with a traditional sevu sevu ceremony and invited to share a taste of kava. Our Fiji programs visit villages on remote islands and in the mountainous highlands, locations that not many tourists ever have the opportunity to visit.
Sailing through the islands of Fiji feels like you’re in a postcard brought to life. Whether you’re in the highlands or among the islands, you’ll constantly be surrounded by calming tropical scenery. The warmth of the Fijian people will make you feel at home and you’ll easily adjust to Island life.
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Population:
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921,000
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Capital City:
- Suva
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Currency:
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Fijian Dollar (FJD)
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Language:
- English, Fijian and Hindustani
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Local Lingo:
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HelloBulaHow are you?Sa vakacava?WelcomeVinakaGoodbyeMocePleaseKerekereSorryVosoti au
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Drink kava (and lots of it!): Dressed in a sulu (traditional Fijian sarong or skirt) and sitting around the kava circle, begin to learn that it is more than just the world-renowned beaches that make Fiji special.
Discover the highlands: The Nausori Highlands are home to rich, vibrant culture and Rustic’s longest partnerships.
Explore in the sand dunes: Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park is famed for its giant dunes and its rich archaeological history.
Snorkel or scuba dive: Dive into the warm Pacific Ocean waters of Fiji and discover the colourful world hiding below the surface.