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Introduction
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Sunny skies, swaying
coconut palms casting long shadows on sandy shores teasingly lapped by aquamarine waters,
sails billowing in the gentle breeze, boats coming in laden with fresh sea bounty and
long, cool drinks served by smiling islanders happy to have guests over - all that and
much more is on offer in the Fiji islands. Pleasure seekers, lotus - eaters and those with
wanderlust in their blood alike head out to the Republic of Fiji - a tropical paradise of
three hundred islands in the mid South Pacific. |
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A melting pot of many
Pacific and Asian cultures, it reflects the laid back, easy-going nature and holiday
ambience of the Pacific Islands. Well connected by international airlines, Fiji has a
superb tourist infrastructure and is the perfect pleasure trip for snorkellers, scuba
divers, swimmers and beach bums. Great food, a warm and friendly people and weather
designed to please even the most difficult - add to that sun, sand and sea and its an all
time unbeatable combination. |
Fiji was - until the May
2000 political crisis - the prime destination for Pacific bound tourists. There has been a
hiatus in the life of the Fijians with one political crisis leading onto another. Hostage
taking had become quite fashionable, fortunately, the favourite targets were politicians
and not holidaymakers! The worst seems to be over and the nation is once again readying
itself to receive visitors.
Bula! Welcome to Fiji. |
F A C
T B O X |
| Country Name |
Republic of Fiji |
| Area |
18,333 sq. km. |
| Population |
868,530 |
| Capital City |
Suva |
| People |
50% Indigenous people; 45% of Indian origin. |
| Religion |
53% Christian, 38% Hindus, 8% Muslims, 1% Sikhs |
| Language |
English, Bauan (a Fijian language), Fiji-Hindi |
| Head of state |
President Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda |
| Head of Govt |
PM Laisena Qarase |
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