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The national flag of the Republic of Fiji that is presently in use was officially adopted on 10 th October, 1970. The Fiji Flag has a light blue background which symbolizes the Pacific Ocean. The light blue background of the Fiji Flag bears the flag of the UK in the upper quadrant of the hoist-side and the Fijian Shield on the center of the other half of the flag. The Union Jack on the Fiji Flag represents the association of Fiji with the Great Britain. The Fijian Shield on the flag bears the images of a golden lion holding a coconut. The other panels in the shield displays a palm tree, sugarcane, bananas and a white dove of peace.

Official Name: Fiji Island

Capital: Suva

Location: On more than 840 islands of corol or volcanic origin in eastern Melanesia (Viti Levu, Vanua Levu Taveuni, kandavu, Toruma etc.)

Area: 18,270 Sq. km.

Official Language: English, Fiji

National Flag: Light blue with the Union Flag in the canton and the shield of Fiji in the fly.

Flag Ratio: 1:2

National Anthem: Meda Dau Doka God Bless Fiji (1970)