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Fiji - Travel guideFiji - OverviewFiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). The coups and a 1990 constitution that cemented native Melanesian control of Fiji, led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. A new constitution enacted in 1997 was more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a civilian-led coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government led by Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. More about Fiji Travel Guide |
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| Country full name : | conventional long form: Republic of the Fiji Islands conventional short form: Fiji |
| Capital : | Suva (Viti Levu) |
| Religions : | Christian 52% (Methodist 37%, Roman Catholic 9%), Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%, other 2% note: Fijians are mainly Christian, Indians are Hindu, and there is a Muslim minority |
| Languages : | English (official), Fijian, Hindustani |
| Location : | Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand |
| Geographic coordinates : | 18 00 S, 175 00 E |
| Area : | total: 18,270 sq km land: 18,270 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate : | tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation |
| Population : | 905,949 (July 2006 est.) |
| Nationality : | noun: Fijian(s) adjective: Fijian |
| Ethnic groups : | Fijian 51% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 44%, European, other Pacific Islanders, overseas Chinese, and other 5% (1998 est.) |
| Government type : | republic;note: military coup leader Maj. Gen. Sitiveni RABUKA formally declared Fiji a republic on 6 October 1987 |
| Administrative divisions: | 4 divisions and 1 dependency*; Central, Eastern, Northern, Rotuma*, Western |
| Legal system : | based on British system |
| Suffrage : | 21 years of age; universal |
| Internet code : | .fj |
| Calling code : | +679 |
| Time zone : | GMT/UTC +12 |
| Electricity : | 240V 50Hz |
| National holiday : | Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970) |
| Interesting link : | Fiji Travel Guide |
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