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The Republic of the Fiji Islands occupies an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu.

Republic of the Fiji Islands
Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti


( In Detail)

National motto:
Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tui
(Fear God and honour the Queen)

Official languages

English, Bau Fijian, and Hindustani ( Hindi/ Urdu)

Capital

Suva

PresidentFiji became a republic in 1987, when Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom formally abdicated as Queen of Fiji, following two military coups led by Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka. The last Governor-General, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, became the first

Ratu Josefa IloiloRatu Josefa Iloilo Order 3rd‡ President Term of Office President May 29, 2000 present Followed Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara Date of Birth December 29, 1920 Place of Birth Wife Occupation Ratu Josefa Iloilo Uluivuda (born December 29, 1920) is the President of F

Prime MinisterFiji received its independence in 1970. The post of Chief Minister, which had existed since 1966, was renamed Prime Minister. Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara: September 20, 1967 April 13, 1987 # Timoci Bavadra: April 13, 1987 May 14, 1987 # Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara:

Laisenia QaraseLaisenia Qarase Order (Prime Minister) 6th Prime Minister Term of Office Prime Minister) 1st time) July 4, 2000 March 14, 2001 (2nd time) March 16, 2001 present Followed military administration Succeeded by (1st time) Ratu Tevita Momoedonu ( March 14 2000

Chairman,The Great Council of Chiefs Bose Levu Vakaturaga in Fijian) is a formal assembly of Fiji's senior hereditary chiefs, along with some representatives of the national government and provincial councils, who may or may not be hereditary chiefs themselves. Great Council of ChiefsThe Great Council of Chiefs Bose Levu Vakaturaga in Fijian) is a constitutional body in the Republic of the Fiji Islands. It consists of 52 members, mainly hereditary chiefs, most of whom are titled Ratu (if male) or Adi (if female). Some representatives

Ratu Ovini BokiniRatu Ovini Bokini is a Fijian statesman. On July 21 2004, he succeeded Ratu Epeli Ganilau as Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs. A formal gathering of senior traditional chiefs, along with some appointees of the national government and provincial cou

Great_Chief , Great Council of ChiefsThe Great Council of Chiefs Bose Levu Vakaturaga in Fijian) is a constitutional body in the Republic of the Fiji Islands. It consists of 52 members, mainly hereditary chiefs, most of whom are titled Ratu (if male) or Adi (if female). Some representatives

Queen Elizabeth II

Area
- Total
- % water

Ranked 151st
18,270 km²
Negligible

Population

- Total ( 2001)

- Density

Ranked 152nd

844,330

47/km²

Independence

October 10, 1970

Currency

Dollar

Time zone

UTC + 12

National anthem

God Bless Fiji

Internet TLD

.FJ

Calling Code

679

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FijiThe Republic of the Fiji Islands occupies an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu. Republic of the Fiji Islands Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti ( In Detail) National motto:Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na	Fiji Island Mermaid PressFiji Island Mermaid Press is a publishing company owned by Marc Snyder, principally of artists' books. It is located in Hamden, Connecticut, in the United States. External Links http://www.	FijianFijian could refer to something or someone of the country of Fiji the Fijian language the Fijian ethnic group.
Fijian languageFijian is an Austronesian language of the Malayo-Polynesian family spoken in Fiji. It has 350,000 first-language speakers, which is less than half the population of Fiji. Fijian is a VOS language. Pronunciation There are some consonants that are pronounce	Fiji Labour PartyFijian political parties The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji. It was founded by Dr. Timoci Bavadra, and formed its first government (in coalition with the National Federation Party) after elections in April 1987 gave the coalition 28 of the	Fijian AllianceFijian political parties The Fijian Alliance also known as the Alliance Party was the ruling political party in Fiji from 1966 to 1987. Founded in the early 1960s, its leader was Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, the founding father of the modern Fijian nation.
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