Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Fiji  | Maldives  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Fiji | Republic of Maldives |
Continent  | Oceania | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Suva | Malé |
Latitude  | 17° 0′ 0″ S | 4° 10′ 48″ N |
Longitude  | 179° 0′ 0″ E | 73° 30′ 36″ E |
The total area of Fiji is 18,274 sq km, and the total area of Maldives is 298 sq km. Fiji is bigger than Maldives by 17,976 sq km. Fiji is around 61.32 times bigger than Maldives.
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 18,274 Sq km | 298 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 17,976 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 7,056 Sq Mile | 115 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 6,941 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 99 % |
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Suva | Malé |
Demonyms  | Fijian | Maldivian |
Official Languages  | English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi | Dhivehi |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64.4 % | 98.7 % |
The people of Fiji are called Fijian, and the people of Maldives are called Maldivian.
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Fijian dollar | Maldivian Rufiyaa |
Currency Symbol  | FJD | MVR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +679 | +960 |
Internet TLD  | .fj | .mv |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FJ | MV |
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Meda Dau Doka | Qaumii Salaam |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Fiji | National Salute |
National Animal  | Fiji Banded Iguana | Yellowfin Tuna |
National Bird  | Collared Lory | White-breasted Waterhen |
National Flower  | Tagimaucia | Pink rose |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Football |
National Colors  | Light blue | Red and white |
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:59 PM | 12:59 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+12 (Fiji Time) | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+12 (Fiji Time) | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 12th January, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 17th November, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 309 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Fiji is [07:59 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Maldives is [12:59 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Fiji is [ 7 hours ] ahead of Maldives.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Fiji as of 2023 is estimated to be around 936,375, and the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Fiji had 415,354 more people than Maldives.
The annual Population Growth in Fiji is 0.25% and the annual population growth in Maldives is 2.67%.
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.1 % | 14.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 75.2 % | 81 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.69 % | 4.35 % |
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Suva | Malé |
Current Time | 07:59 PM | 12:59 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 26.71 Degree Celsius | 31.97 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.03 km/hr, 0 Degree | 5.14 km/hr, 280 Degree |
Humidity  | 89 % | 74 % |
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.46 (Births Per Woman) | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 240.04 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 176.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus (183 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 16 people per 100K population) | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 5.3 (people per 100K population) | 1.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 8.96 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.33 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Fiji, is [ Diabetes mellitus ]. Around 183 people per 100,000 people in Fiji, are dying of Diabetes mellitus.
Similarly, around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Fiji, spent [ 5.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 33.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Fiji, are 1.95 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Maldives.
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