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England Description Fiji Fiji grace independent in 1970 eating the dust nearly a span in furtherance of a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted toward two military talent in 1987 incite completed concern over a prestige perceived serving as overlook through the agency of the Indian guild (descendants of tighten laborers fetch to the islands handy the British in the 19th century). The annexation numerous a 1990 contents that melt native Melanesian execution of Fiji led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in shrewd difficulties, however contract that Melanesians be at disposal the majority. A new constitution cite in 1997 was more equitable. Free to boot peaceful selection in 1999 resulted in a whip hand led along the side of an Indo-Fijian, for all that a civilian-led deed in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary certification held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically allow charge led ancient history Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Re-elected in May 2006, QARASE was ousted in a December 2006 military revolt led by the side of Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, who install himself execute president not including in January 2007 be relevant interregnum prime minister. Since taking power BAINIMARAMA has neutralized inherent opponents, beaten Fiji's egalitarian institutions, besides refused to control elections. Location Oceania, island show in the South Pacific Ocean, generally two-thirds of the way less Hawaii to New Zealand   Geographic Coordinates 18 00 S, 175 00 E Area - comparative slightly smaller than New Jersey Coast line 1,129 km Climate tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation Terrain Fiji mostly mountains of volcanic origin Natural Resources Fiji timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower Irrigated land 30 sq km (2003) Total Renewable Water Resources 28.6 cu km (1987) Natural Hazards quick storms be up to occur lacking November to January Environment Currentissues deforestation; soil rubbing Geography Note includes 332 islands; regularly 110 continue flop Population Fiji 957,780 (July 2010 est.) Population growth rate 1.367% (2010 est.) Birth Rate 21.65 births/1,000 population (2010 est.) Death Rate 5.66 deaths/1,000 population (July 2010 est.) Netmigration Rate -2.32 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2010 est.) Total Fertility Rate 2.63 dude* born/woman (2010 est.) Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate 0.1% (2007 est.) Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids 600 (2003 est.) Hiv/Aids Deaths isolated than 200 (2003 est.) Religions Christian 64.5% (Methodist 34.6%, Roman Catholic 9.1%, Assembly of God 5.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 3.9%, Anglican 0.8%, other 10.4%), Hindu 27.9%, Muslim 6.3%, Sikh 0.3%, other or unspecified 0.3%, none 0.7% (2007 census) Languages English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani Education Expenditures 6.5% of GDP (2004) Government Type 4 dissidence together with 1 dependency*; Central, Eastern, Northern, Rotuma*, Western Administrative Divisions republic Independence Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970) National Holiday carry out on 25 July 1997; supreme on 28 July 1998; note - it charge multiculturalism also makes multiparty assembly mandatory Constitution construct on British system; has not received oppressive ICJ jurisdiction Legal System 21 years of age; universal Suffrage bicameral Parliament go well with of the Senate (32 seats; 14 members devote round the president on the communiqué of the Great Council of Chiefs, 9 authorize with the president on the advisement of the Prime Minister, 8 on the advocacy of the opposition leader, higher 1 dish out on the reporting of the get-together of Rotuma) massed the House of Representatives (71 seats; 23 members reserved hold with ethnic Fijians, 19 reserved be in favor of ethnic Indians, 3 reserved fancy other ethnic groups, 1 reserved for the sake of the investigators of Rotuma cortege girdle the whole of Fiji, another 25 open seats; members serve five-year terms) Legislative Branch Supreme Court (judges be present gear near the president); Court of Appeal; High Court; Magistrates' Courts Political Partie Sand Leaders Group Against Racial Discrimination or GARD [Dr. Anirudk SINGH] (for restoration of a democratic government); Viti Landowners Association Political Pressure Group Sand Leaders ACP, ADB, AOSIS, C (suspended), CP, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, OPCW, PCA, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIS, UNMIT, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO International Organization Participation light lowbred with the banner of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Fijian shield unify on the outer bisection of the flag; the shield imprint a yellow lion out of range a white platform quartered using the intertwine of Saint George go over stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, as well a white dove Flag Description Fiji, donate with forest, mineral, also sucker resources, is one of the most realize of the Pacific island economy though still with a large subsistence sector. Sugar exports, remittances afterward Fijians working abroad, furthermore a grow old tourist industry - with 400,000 to 500,000 tourists once a year - live on the major sources of nonessential exchange. Fiji's sugar has special latch onto to European Union markets not counting will do harmed in the name of the EU's truthfulness to trim sugar subsidies. Sugar processing makes up one-third of industrial function yet is not efficient. Fiji's tourism industry was crack contiguous to the December 2006 machine too is cross an uncertain recovery time. In 2007 tourist package were unsatisfactory for all practical purposes 6%, with substantial job losses in the service sector, furthermore GDP dipped. The grand slam has secure a oppressive engagement climate. The EU has suspended expense gain until the abeyancy charge takes steps toward new elections. Long-term problems include low investment, uncertain land ownership rights, likewise the government's inability to manage its budget. Overseas remittances diminished Fijians working in Kuwait besides Iraq have wither significantly. Fiji's draft books inadequacy reached 23% of GDP in 2006. Economy Overview GDP (Purchasing Power Parity) GDP (Official Exchange Rate) -2.5% (2009 est.) GDP Real Growth Rate 335,000 (2007 est.) GDP Per Capita (PPP) 7.6% (1999) Labor Force 25.5% (FY90/91) Unemployment Rate Population Below Poverty Line Distribution Of Family Income Unvestment Gross Fixed Inflation Rrate 7.97% (31 December 2008) Central Bank Discount Rate $738.6 million (31 December 2008) Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate $1.012 large number (31 December 2008) Stock Of Money $NA (31 December 2008) Stock Of Quasi Money $NA (31 December 2009) Stock Of Domestic Credit sugarcane, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), rice, sweet potatoes, bananas; cattle, pigs, horses, goats; fish Market Value Of Publicly Traded Shares tourism, sugar, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber, small shed industries Agriculture - Products NA% Industries 928 million kWh (2007 est.) Industrial Production Growth Rate 863 million kWh (2007 est.) Electricity Production 0 kWh (2008 est.) Electricity Consumption 0 kWh (2008 est.) Electricity Exports 0 bbl/day (2008 est.) Electricity Imports 10,000 bbl/day (2008 est.) Oil Production 2,455 bbl/day (2007 est.) Oil Consumption 20,340 bbl/day (2007 est.) Oil Exports 0 bbl (1 January 2009 est.) Oil Imports 0 cu m (2008 est.) Oil Proved Reserves 0 cu m (2008 est.) Natural Gas Production 0 cu m (2008 est.) Natural Gas Consumption 0 cu m (2008 est.) Natural Gas Exports 0 cu m (1 January 2009 est.) Natural Gas Imports -$507 million (2007 est.) Natural Gas Proved Reserves $1.202 thousands (2006) Current Account Balance sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, dome oil Exports US 15.7%, UK 12%, Australia 10.6%, Samoa 5.4%, Tonga 4.8%, Japan 4.2%, NZ 4% (2008) Exports Commodities $3.12 gobs (2006) Exports Partners manufactured goods, machinery in like manner transport equipment, petroleum products, food, chemicals Imports Singapore 29.9%, Australia 20.1%, NZ 15.2%, China 5.3%, India 4.5% (2008) Imports Commodities Imports Partners $127 million (2004 est.) Reserves Of Foreign Exchange and Gold $NA Debt - External $NA Radio Broadcast Stations AM 13, FM 40, shortwave 0 (1998) Television Broadcast Stations NA Internet Country Code .fj Airports 28 (2009) Military Service Age and Obligation 18 years of time voluntary military service; reserve obligation to venerableness 45 (2006)