[5] The 2011 census recorded 5,759 people born in Fiji living in England, 88 in Wales,[6] 325 in Scotland[7] and 113 in Northern Ireland.
[8] The largest numbers of people of Fijian origin in the UK can be found in London as well as towns within the proximity of British Army infantry bases such as Catterick and Salisbury.
[9] Fiji is a diverse nation with a mix of many ethnicities, those of indigenous Austronesian origin form the majority of the island's population, with minorities of Indians amongst other groups.
[15] Many Fijians attend community church services held at various barracks around the country on the first Sunday of every month.
[16] The Fijian community in the UK is fairly tight-knit and they enjoy large banquets and meals together, where traditional Fijian dishes are cooked in earth ovens, Lovo is a popular with the community whilst other foods such as chicken, lamb, fish with coconut milk alongside yam and sweet potatoes are also popular.