FIJI

Location: Flag:

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General Information

Capital City: Suva

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Country Population: 875,983 as of July 2010Growth rate: 0.827%

General Information

Size: 18,274 sq kmIncludes 332 islands, 110 are inhabitedLandforms: Terrain is mostly mountains, formerly

volcanicClimate: Unchanging; tropical marineNatural hazards: Cyclonic storms

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Physical Geography

DeforestationSoil erosion

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Environmental Issues

Religion: 64.5% Christian Religions, 27.9% Hindu, 6.3% Muslim, .13% other

Ethnicities: Fijian (57.3%), Indian (37.6%)Languages: English*, Fijian*, HindustaniCultural Festivals:

Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day (May 31)Honoring Lala Sukuna, former chief of Fiji, considered

their greatest statesman.The Bula Festival (July)Hibiscus Festival (November)Sugar Festival

All city festivals including parades, pageants, etc.

Cultural Issues

Political Structure: RepublicExecutive, Legislative and Judicial BranchesParties: Dodonu Ni Taukei Party (DNT) and Fiji

Democratic Party (FDP)Colonialism:

Originally, colony of UK. Gained independence on October 10, 1970

Wars/Conflicts: No warsSource country for children trafficked-

International issue

Geopolitical Structure

Urban vs. Agriculture:15.60% Agricultural84.4% Urban and other

Agricultural Resources:sugarcane, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), rice, sweet

potatoes, bananas; cattle, pigs, horses, goats, fishExports:

Sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil

Export Partners:Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, China, India,

Thailand

Economics

Small group of islandsPoor economy, based mostly on exports and

touristsBeautiful mountainous regionPeaceful countryI want to go there because…

Friendly, soft-spoken peopleCulturally enrichingBeautiful sitesEye-opening experienceFun festivities to participate inGood tropical food!

Conclusion

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