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Fiji,
Fid¿i, Republic of Fiji, Republika
Fid¿i, Matanitu Ko Viti
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| Fiji 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). A 1990 constitution favored native Melanesian control of Fiji, but led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. Amendments enacted in 1997 made the constitution more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a coup in May of 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. New elections are scheduled for August 2001. | |
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1. Dependency status: NA 2. Government type: republic 3. Location: Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand 4. Border Countries: none 5. Climate: tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation 6.
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mostly mountains of volcanic origin 7. Area: 18,270 km2 8. Capital: Suva 9. Administrative divisions: 4 divisions and 1 dependency*; Central, Eastern, Northern, Rotuma*, Western 10. Population: 844,330 (July 2001 est.) 11. Languages: English (official), Fijian, Hindustani 12. Religions: Christian 52% (Methodist 37%, Roman Catholic 9%), Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%, other 2% 13. Currency: Fijian dollar (FJD) 14. Original language tekst: NA |
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