The only country with a 7 dollar bill, its issuance shocked the world, and people searched for it.

There is only one country in the world that owns a 7 dollar banknote. That is the Republic of Fiji. This island nation is located in the South Pacific, possessing a wild beauty that is likened by travel enthusiasts around the world to "paradise on earth". Fiji has a 1,000 km long coastline, including 322 large islands and 522 small islands. The terrain of this country is mainly mountainous, covered with tropical primeval forests, with an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna ecosystem.

Fiji's capital is Suva, home to nearly 75% of the country's population. Meanwhile, the town of Nadi on the western island of Viti Levu in Fiji attracts a large number of tourists each year. It is also their main international gateway, close to major resorts.

In 2017, Fiji shocked the world when it issued a $7 note. The reason for this was because they won their first Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens in Brazil in 2016. Fiji's $7 note was voted one of the most beautiful banknotes in the world by the International Banknote Collectors' Society (IBNS). To this day, they remain the only country to have a $7 note.

Another special thing about Fiji is that a statistic shows that 89% of the people of this country feel happy. That makes Fiji one of the happiest countries in the world. There are many reasons for this, such as Fiji has a brilliant landscape that makes everyone feel happy, or they are located in a temperate climate zone, have fresh nature, clean and delicious food, multiculturalism and a peaceful, stress-free life...

Everywhere you look in Fiji, there are colorful scenes that make people smile. There are countless shades of green in the landscape, the green of the palm trees rustling in the wind and the bright orange of ripe mangoes and papayas. White waterfalls cascade down into pools of black lava rock, creating a soothing feeling. You can also immerse yourself in the turquoise water of this warm sea, with a feeling of relaxation and refreshment. Under the blue sea water are coral reefs and colorful fish that are enough to impress Jacques Cousteau - the most famous oceanographer and underwater explorer of the 20th century.

With temperatures ranging from 26 to 31 degrees Celsius, few people complain about the cold in Fiji. The sun is abundant, so no one will suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The abundant rain keeps the land fertile, and food and clean water are abundant. The temperate climate helps people live in harmony with nature. They can watch the moon on warm nights, bask in the sunset, or enjoy the bliss of cool rain.

Fiji has a very tight-knit society, largely village-based. Even the cities seem small, with aunts, uncles, cousins and siblings all living in the same neighbourhood. Children are looked after by the community and crime rates are low. It is easy to see the bonds between people and the support they provide for each other. It is this strong foundation that makes Fijians friendly and welcoming to visitors.

Fiji is known for having some of the best food in the South Pacific. This is thanks to the influence of Indian, Southeast Asian, Chinese cuisine mixed with Melanesian specialties such as taro, tropical fruits, coconut, meat and seafood. Because imported food is expensive, much of the food is locally grown and very fresh. Organic gardens flourish here, from individual farms to villages and resorts. Just looking at the fruit and flowers on the trees, the abundance of fish in the ocean and the aromas wafting from Indian restaurants is enough to make people smile happily.

Walk through any village in Fiji and you will find someone drinking Kava and offering you a taste. If you drink too much, your mouth will probably go numb, but in return you will feel healthy and calm. Aside from the taste, the process of drinking Kava is also very interesting. A bowl made from half a coconut is passed around to each drinker, you clap your hands once and say “bula” (meaning hello, love…) before taking a sip. This ritual is meant to bring people together. Unlike alcohol, Kava is more relaxing so it does not lead to drunkenness or fights.

A delicious meal, a few bowls of Kava and guitar playing on the starry night. Everyone sings, claps their knees, bangs their spoons and hums along. There won’t be any melodies that are too serious or sad, instead you’ll hear fast-paced indigenous melodies or lively European and American music.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a watch, because no one is in a hurry in Fiji. When plans are delayed, things don’t go as planned, or things go wrong, Fijians don’t get upset or frustrated. They might take a nap, chat with friends, or have a few bowls of Kava. Whatever happens, they’re happy.