TimeLocal time is GMT +12. ElectricityElectrical current is 240 volts, 50Hz. Plugs have
three oblique flat pins. LanguageThe official languages are Fijian and Hindustani, but
English is widely used and understood. HealthNo vaccination certificates are required for entry to Fiji,
but a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers entering Fiji within 10 days of having stayed overnight
or longer in infected areas. Visitors to Fiji should practice
strict food, water and personal hygiene precautions to prevent
typhoid as well as other diarrhoeal illness. A typhoid vaccine is
recommended for all travellers to Fiji, except short-term visitors
who dine only at major restaurants and hotels, such as cruise
passengers. Visitors must drink only bottled water, The
mosquito-borne disease, dengue fever, is a serious risk between
November and April. Preventive measures include wearing long
clothes and using insect repellent at all times. Medical facilities
are adequate for uncomplicated treatment, but travel insurance with
provision for medical evacuation to Australia or New Zealand is
advised. TippingTipping is not encouraged in Fiji but small tips are
appreciated for good service. Some resorts operate a staff
Christmas fund where tips are shared, instead of tipping staff
daily. SafetyFiji does exhibit some socio-political tension and visitors
need to be vigilant and avoid political rallies and public
demonstrations. On 5 December 2006 the military moved into Suva,
and took over the running of the country in what was the fourth
coup in 20 years. Visitors are advised to keep up to date with the
current situation and avoid all large gatherings of people. The
uncertain political situation, poor economic climate and
unemployment mean the crime rate is high and it is unwise to carry
large amounts of cash or wear expensive clothes or jewellery.
Pickpockets are active at bus stations and taxi ranks and women on
their own should be cautious. There has been an increase in the
number of violent robberies, which have occurred against
foreigners, particularly at night and in urban areas. Natural
dangers exist in the form of rip tides along the reefs and river
estuaries and care should be taken when swimming or boating. There
is also the possibility of shark attacks. On the roads reckless
driving is common and animals on the road pose a hazard,
particularly after dark. Cyclone season is usually from November to
April. CustomsVisitors to Fiji should be careful not to offend local
sensitivities. Wearing bikinis and swimming costumes is fine at the
resorts but not when visiting villages or shopping in town. A sulu
(a sarong that can be worn by men and women) is useful as a
wrap-around so no offence is caused when wearing shorts or
sleeveless tops away from hotels or resorts. Topless bathing and
nudity in public is forbidden. A popular excursion for visitors to
Fiji is a visit to one of the traditional villages. Guests in
villages should show respect and avoid wearing hats, as they are a
sign of disrespect, and remove shoes before entering a house. When
visiting a village it is customary to present a gift of yaqona,
which is also known as kava and is the national drink. Avoid overly
praising an object, as Fijians will feel obliged to give it as a
gift. Homosexual acts, even in private, are prohibited and carry
jail sentences. BusinessBusiness is relatively casual in Fiji. Only for very
formal meetings would suits need to be worn, otherwise a fairly
casual, but neat approach to dress is taken. Patience is necessary
as meetings rarely start at scheduled times. Fijians prefer using
first names as opposed to titles. Business hours are generally 9am
to 5pm Monday to Friday. CoummnicationThe international country dialling code for Fiji is
+679. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code
(e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). There are no area codes and all
numbers are seven digits. Most hotels have direct dialling
facilities. Vodaphone Fiji Ltd has active GSM roaming agreements
with most international networks. There are a few Internet cafes,
but connection times are very slow.
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