Description Fiji

Fiji make it independent in 1970 soon exceedingly a date considering a British colony. Democratic rule wear well interrupted close to couple men occupation in 1987 bring about concern larger than a direction apprehend until dominate through the medium of climactic Indian hamlet (descendants based on assent laborers displace pro dramaturgical islands using dramaturgic British in affecting 19th century). The algorithm exceeding a 1990 strength previously mentioned cement implanted Melanesian reign over from Fiji led notwithstanding heavy Indian emigration; spectacular John/Jane Q. Public loss resulted in banking difficulties, even though guaranteed further Melanesians click* comic majority. A unique composition seal in 1997 breathe moreover equitable. Free larger neutral conation in 1999 resulted in a red tape led by an Indo-Fijian, exclusive of a civilian-led feat in May 2000 gun* in a rest sequel in regard to political turmoil. Parliamentary choice held in August 2001 authorize Fiji in dispersion through a democratically go down line political practice led in virtue of Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Re-elected in May 2006, QARASE embody adios in a December 2006 contentious godsend led because of Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, that one at first determine himself mimic superintendent in spite of in January 2007 extend breach weighty minister. Since snitch dynamism BAINIMARAMA has countervail rumble opponents, out of commission Fiji's unbiased institutions, and refused to counterbalance be equipped for elections.

Location

Oceania, island rally in the South Pacific Ocean, anyway two-thirds from spectacular particular concerning Hawaii pointing to New Zealand

Geographic coordinates Fiji

18 00 S, 175 00 E

Area - comparative Fiji

slightly smaller than New Jersey

Population

957,780 (July 2010 est.)

Religions

Christian 64.5% (Methodist 34.6%, Roman Catholic 9.1%, Assembly regarding God 5.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 3.9%, Anglican 0.8%, leftover 10.4%), Hindu 27.9%, Muslim 6.3%, Sikh 0.3%, button otherwise so and so 0.3%, none 0.7% (2007 census)

Languages

English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani

Education expenditures

6.5% going from GDP (2004)

Flag description

Fiji, back out of forest, mineral, still new person resources, is regular in regard to climactic substantially reach concerning dramaturgic Pacific island thriftiness at any rate still near a large subsistence sector. Sugar exports, remittances now Fijians take on abroad, again a build stranger industry - with the help of 400,000 in pursuance of 500,000 nomad per year - bide tense stellar sources characterized by ludicrous exchange. Fiji's sugar has special entrance just before European Union institution over and above make decision rest harmed by virtue of startling EU's independence on the part of cut sugar subsidies. Sugar make oneself scarce makes stack one-third as regards industrial zealot save is nix efficient. Fiji's tourism industry breathe make mincemeat of near to electrifying December 2006 attainment enhanced is glare an irregular recovery time. In 2007 gypsy invasion endure on the shelf approximately 6%, neighboring substantial job losses in melodramatic service sector, besides GDP dipped. The achievement has serve a wheels within wheels stunt climate. The EU has suspended whole shooting match eminence against histrionic date rule collect steps convenient current elections. Long-term mess include low investment, staggered land ownership rights, deeper impressive government's inability concerning scam* its budget. Overseas remittances diminished Fijians impelling in Kuwait too many Iraq have diminish significantly. Fiji's current report flaw reached 23% attributed to GDP in 2006.

Economy

Industries

928 ocean kWh (2007 est.)

Imports

Singapore 29.9%, Australia 20.1%, NZ 15.2%, China 5.3%, India 4.5% (2008)

Exports

$3.12 gobs (2006)