Fiji, Coral Islands and Diving
July 6, 2010
The islands of Fiji are known for their extreme beauty and its incomparable beaches. The Fiji archipelago has over 300 islands and 500 islets, most of them uninhabited. Originally Matanitu ko Viti, this island country is located in the southern Pacific Ocean, and its idyllic beaches are perfect for snorkeling.
The mix of cultures in the archipelago is remarkable, since the mixture of different religions has created an interesting fusion through the years. The vast majorities are Christian, Muslim or Hindu religion, while a Menorca belongs to indigenous religions.
The dance is a tradition of the islands. At the wide mix of religions and parties, most of the traditional dances are dedicated to the death, birth or war. The traditional costumes that dress for the dances are amazing colorful skirts, and many are adorned ankles and head with plants and flowers.
One of the largest islands is the island Taveuni is a former coconut plantation in the nineteenth century. This island is known as the Garden Island for its great flora and fauna, where you can find the largest plantations of the South Pacific. Furthermore, this island is full of mountains and hills up to 1220 meters high. The tropical flora grows throughout the island due to its volcanic soil. Unlike most developed island, Viti Levu, in this particular island can still find traditional indigenous villages.
In Taveuni can also find the best sites for diving, as Somosamo Straits. Here divers will find coral reefs and hundreds of types of fish as they swim underwater. The Rainbow Reef, Rainbow Reef, 32 miles long, one can learn to dive or explore the ocean floor.
Near this particular island is the International Date Line date change, and if you decide to navigate there, you’ll have one foot in yesterday and the other in the day.
Vatulele Island is also a gem of Fiji. Like all the other islands, is full of white beaches, blue lagoons and palm trees. However, in this island is one of the best resorts on the islands, where visitors can enjoy five-star dive.
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