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Brief History. After Fiji became independent, its stability was endangered by two military coups in 1987. This led to heavy Indian emigration, which 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.
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Country Information
Local name: Fiji Capital: Suva (on Viti Levu) Population: 905,949 Government: republic Currency: Fijian dollar (FJD) Land size: 18,270 sq km Topography: mostly mountains of volcanic origin Typical foods: Major exports: sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil |
Information on the People
Official language: English Other languages spoken: Fijian, Hindustani Religions: Christian 52% (Methodist 37%, Roman Catholic 9%), Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%, other 2% Literacy rate: 93.7% Male/Female Ratio: 1.01 male(s) to every 1 female Life expectancy: 69.82 years Ethnic groups: Fijian 51% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 44%, European, other Pacific Islanders, overseas Chinese, and other 5% Internet users: 61,000 Famous people: |
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