Ahoy Crew,

Did you know Fiji is made up of over 300 islands? 🌴 That’s right—there’s more than just beaches and coconuts (though there are plenty of those too!). Today, we’re diving into seven fun and surprising facts about Fiji that will make you say, “Wow! I didn’t know that!”

Let’s hoist the anchor and explore…

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🌊 1. Fiji Has Underwater Postboxes

Yep, you read that right! On the island of Vomo, there’s an underwater postbox where you can send a waterproof postcard while snorkeling. Talk about deep-sea delivery!

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🦎 2. It’s Home to a Bright Blue Lizard

Fiji is the only place in the world where you’ll find the Fiji banded iguana—a bright green lizard with turquoise-blue stripes. It looks like it was colored in with markers!

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🍛 3. Fijians Eat Taro Instead of Potatoes

Instead of mashed potatoes, many Fijian meals are served with taro, a purple root vegetable that’s steamed, mashed, or fried. It’s like a tropical version of comfort food.

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🐠 4. The Coral Reefs Are ALIVE (and Colorful!)

Fiji has some of the world’s most beautiful coral reefs. The Great Astrolabe Reef is so big and bright you can see it from space! The reef is a living city where fish, turtles, and sea slugs all live together.

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💬 5. People Speak More Than One Language

Fijians often speak three languages: English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi. You might hear “Bula!” (hello) in the morning and “Vinaka!” (thank you) in the afternoon.

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🎶 6. Fijians Can Sing in Harmonies Without Practice

Fijian village choirs are famous for their beautiful group singing. Many families learn to sing in harmony from a young age, and the melodies sound like they belong in a movie!

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🌞 7. You Can Be Among the First to See Tomorrow

Fiji is one of the first countries in the world to see the sunrise each day. If you wake up early enough, you’ll be among the first people on Earth to greet the new day!

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Bonus PillowBelly Fact:
Captain PillowBelly once tried to use a coconut as a pillow. It didn’t go well. Now he sticks to his trusty yellow one—but he still dreams of coconuts every night!

See you tomorrow,
– Captain PillowBelly