Fiji

Country Fiji
Capital Suva
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Fijian dollar(FJD)
Languages English, Fijian & Fiji Hindi

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Introduction

Fiji became independent in 1970 after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987 caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). The coups and a 1990 constitution that cemented native Melanesian control of Fiji led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss 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, but a civilian-led coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government led by Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Re-elected in May 2006, QARASE was ousted in a December 2006 military coup led by Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, who initially appointed himself acting president but in January 2007 became interim prime minister. Since taking power BAINIMARAMA has neutralized his opponents, crippled Fiji's democratic institutions, and refused to hold elections.

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Wilson finds a new home with FIJI - ET BrandEquityWilson finds a new home with FIJI  ET BrandEquity

Tourism Fiji unveils campaign to promote the destination through tribute film - Travel Trends TodayTourism Fiji unveils campaign to promote the destination through tribute film  Travel Trends Today

India, Fiji hold first Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation in Suva - Tribune IndiaIndia, Fiji hold first Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation in Suva  Tribune India

Now, Tourism Fiji is Celebrating 25 Years of Cast Away with Wilson’s Happily Ever After: Here’s The New Update You Should Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Tourism Fiji is Celebrating 25 Years of Cast Away with Wilson’s Happily Ever After: Here’s The New Update You Should Know  Travel And Tour World

Worry Not—Wilson Is Living His Happily Ever After in Fiji - Branding in AsiaWorry Not—Wilson Is Living His Happily Ever After in Fiji  Branding in Asia

Fiji registers strong opposition to Chinese military presence in South Pacific - - News On AIRFiji registers strong opposition to Chinese military presence in South Pacific -  News On AIR

Tourism Fiji Gives Castaway’s Wilson Happy Ending Fans Always Wanted - Little Black Book | LBBOnlineTourism Fiji Gives Castaway’s Wilson Happy Ending Fans Always Wanted  Little Black Book | LBBOnline

“Insects Apartments” Help Rival Ants Keep the Peace in Fiji - Technology Networks“Insects Apartments” Help Rival Ants Keep the Peace in Fiji  Technology Networks

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support - Regulation AsiaFiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support  Regulation Asia

TOURISM FIJI LAUNCHES GLOBAL CAMPAIGN MARKING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAST AWAY - PR NewswireTOURISM FIJI LAUNCHES GLOBAL CAMPAIGN MARKING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAST AWAY  PR Newswire

McIntyre Mini Globe Race leg 3 to South Africa starts from VUDA MARINA Fiji 12 noon Saturday 26th July - Live Sail DieMcIntyre Mini Globe Race leg 3 to South Africa starts from VUDA MARINA Fiji 12 noon Saturday 26th July  Live Sail Die

Fiji PM says China military presence not welcome in Pacific - DWFiji PM says China military presence not welcome in Pacific  DW

Enemy Ant Colonies Are Peaceful Roommates in Apartment-Like Plants on Fiji. Scientists Discovered How This Delicate Coexistence Works - Smithsonian MagazineEnemy Ant Colonies Are Peaceful Roommates in Apartment-Like Plants on Fiji. Scientists Discovered How This Delicate Coexistence Works  Smithsonian Magazine

Fiji ant plant builds tiny condos that stop ant wars - ScienceDailyFiji ant plant builds tiny condos that stop ant wars  ScienceDaily

How the Suva temple remains the biggest milestone in the history of the Church in Fiji - Church NewsHow the Suva temple remains the biggest milestone in the history of the Church in Fiji  Church News

Fiji Launches Innovation Hub with European Union, Australia, and New Zealand Support - United Nations Development ProgrammeFiji Launches Innovation Hub with European Union, Australia, and New Zealand Support  United Nations Development Programme

Tourism Fiji’s New Campaign Marks 25th Anniversary of “Cast Away” - Travel Agent CentralTourism Fiji’s New Campaign Marks 25th Anniversary of “Cast Away”  Travel Agent Central

Tourism Fiji Celebrates 25 Years of Cast Away with Heartwarming New Campaign - Travel And Tour WorldTourism Fiji Celebrates 25 Years of Cast Away with Heartwarming New Campaign  Travel And Tour World

Fiji the new new destination of Tourism in New Film: Wilson, Serenity Island Resort, Eco Trax and Vanuabua Beach - Travel And Tour WorldFiji the new new destination of Tourism in New Film: Wilson, Serenity Island Resort, Eco Trax and Vanuabua Beach  Travel And Tour World

Fiji Tourism Unveils Wilson’s Happily Ever After Campaign, Celebrating Cast Away’s 25th Anniversary And Driving Unprecedented Global Travel Growth - Travel And Tour WorldFiji Tourism Unveils Wilson’s Happily Ever After Campaign, Celebrating Cast Away’s 25th Anniversary And Driving Unprecedented Global Travel Growth  Travel And Tour World

International News| All five Lightning players in USA squad to face Fiji - Northampton SaintsInternational News| All five Lightning players in USA squad to face Fiji  Northampton Saints

Scotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva - BBCScotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva  BBC

Film-Inspired Travel Campaigns - Trend HunterFilm-Inspired Travel Campaigns  Trend Hunter

25 Years On, Wilson Finds a New Home - in Fiji - Breaking Travel News25 Years On, Wilson Finds a New Home - in Fiji  Breaking Travel News

Iguanas rafted more than 8,000 km from North America to Fiji - PNASIguanas rafted more than 8,000 km from North America to Fiji  PNAS

Canada to warm up for World Series with Fiji tour - International Rugby LeagueCanada to warm up for World Series with Fiji tour  International Rugby League

Relief insufficient and delayed - The Fiji TimesRelief insufficient and delayed  The Fiji Times

Fiji sets sights on double-digit growth from India - Travel Trade JournalFiji sets sights on double-digit growth from India  Travel Trade Journal

Fiji travel - Lonely PlanetFiji travel  Lonely Planet

Earthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji - News On AIREarthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji  News On AIR

RFPs: Local Entity to build Financial and Climate Resilience for Fiji’s Cane Farmers - fundsforNGOsRFPs: Local Entity to build Financial and Climate Resilience for Fiji’s Cane Farmers  fundsforNGOs

Fiji greets you like family: A journey into its heart—the villages - YourStory.comFiji greets you like family: A journey into its heart—the villages  YourStory.com

Fiji v Scotland: Why there is plenty at stake in summer Test - BBCFiji v Scotland: Why there is plenty at stake in summer Test  BBC

5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Fiji, tremors felt across Southeast Asia - Nation Thailand5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Fiji, tremors felt across Southeast Asia  Nation Thailand

Tourism Fiji Welcomes Famed Wilson Volleyball In 'Cast Away' Home In New Campaign Launch - bandt.com.auTourism Fiji Welcomes Famed Wilson Volleyball In 'Cast Away' Home In New Campaign Launch  bandt.com.au

HISTORIC TEST MATCH: Vodafone Fijiana 15s Set to Face World No.9 USA in Crucial RWC Build-Up - Fiji Rugby UnionHISTORIC TEST MATCH: Vodafone Fijiana 15s Set to Face World No.9 USA in Crucial RWC Build-Up  Fiji Rugby Union

Powerlifting rivals battle for pride and payback in Suva today - The Fiji TimesPowerlifting rivals battle for pride and payback in Suva today  The Fiji Times

Fiji 29-15 Scotland: Four things we learned - BBCFiji 29-15 Scotland: Four things we learned  BBC

Aruba, Fiji, and Paros Topped Expedia’s First-Ever Island Hot List. Here’s Why. - Matador NetworkAruba, Fiji, and Paros Topped Expedia’s First-Ever Island Hot List. Here’s Why.  Matador Network

Agriculture data to transform Fiji’s farms - FBC NewsAgriculture data to transform Fiji’s farms  FBC News

Climate-related partial relocation in Fiji impacts the wellbeing of those who relocated and those who stayed differently - NatureClimate-related partial relocation in Fiji impacts the wellbeing of those who relocated and those who stayed differently  Nature

Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers - ReutersFiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers  Reuters

Fiji has the potential to make a digital transformation to meet its citizens’ demands for better services - World Bank BlogsFiji has the potential to make a digital transformation to meet its citizens’ demands for better services  World Bank Blogs

A milestone in public health and disease surveillance: Fiji launches Pathogen Genomics Laboratory - World Health Organization (WHO)A milestone in public health and disease surveillance: Fiji launches Pathogen Genomics Laboratory  World Health Organization (WHO)

Climate Risk Profile: Fiji - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentClimate Risk Profile: Fiji  International Institute for Sustainable Development

US Partners with Zambia, Japan, Fiji, Finland, Poland, Greenland and More as Canada Issues Travel Warning to Safeguard International Tourists - Travel And Tour WorldUS Partners with Zambia, Japan, Fiji, Finland, Poland, Greenland and More as Canada Issues Travel Warning to Safeguard International Tourists  Travel And Tour World

Scotland rugby fans react to Fiji defeat - BBCScotland rugby fans react to Fiji defeat  BBC

Fiji player ratings vs Scotland | 2025 Summer tour - Rugbypass.comFiji player ratings vs Scotland | 2025 Summer tour  Rugbypass.com

From Strategy to Action: Fiji Advances Inclusive Digital - UNESCOFrom Strategy to Action: Fiji Advances Inclusive Digital  UNESCO

Fiji part of expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026 - FBC NewsFiji part of expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026  FBC News

Match Report: Fiji 29-14 Scotland - Scottish RugbyMatch Report: Fiji 29-14 Scotland  Scottish Rugby

Fiji claim big Scotland scalp as British and Irish Lions snub sees red for ill-disciplined visitors - Planet RugbyFiji claim big Scotland scalp as British and Irish Lions snub sees red for ill-disciplined visitors  Planet Rugby

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say - The GuardianIguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say  The Guardian

Australia 21-18 Fiji: Wallabies score late to snatch win - BBCAustralia 21-18 Fiji: Wallabies score late to snatch win  BBC

Burke to make Scotland debut against Fiji - Scottish RugbyBurke to make Scotland debut against Fiji  Scottish Rugby

Investment case for tobacco control in Fiji - World Health Organization (WHO)Investment case for tobacco control in Fiji  World Health Organization (WHO)

Finalists found for OFC Women’s Nations Cup tournament in Fiji - Friends of FootballFinalists found for OFC Women’s Nations Cup tournament in Fiji  Friends of Football

'Love Island USA' Contestants Flooded With Love at Fiji Airport, on Video - TMZ'Love Island USA' Contestants Flooded With Love at Fiji Airport, on Video  TMZ

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum suffers stroke, bail variation hearing adjourned - FijivillageAiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum suffers stroke, bail variation hearing adjourned  Fijivillage

All Eyes on Fiji and Rotuma’s Ocean as Scientists Launch New Marine Expedition - National Geographic Society NewsroomAll Eyes on Fiji and Rotuma’s Ocean as Scientists Launch New Marine Expedition  National Geographic Society Newsroom

Tennessee man sentenced for killing wife at Fiji honeymoon resort - India TodayTennessee man sentenced for killing wife at Fiji honeymoon resort  India Today

USA Women Name Side to Take on Fiji - Goff Rugby ReportUSA Women Name Side to Take on Fiji  Goff Rugby Report

Tourism on track, says Gavoka - The Fiji TimesTourism on track, says Gavoka  The Fiji Times

Big changes ahead for Tourism Fiji leadership - FBC NewsBig changes ahead for Tourism Fiji leadership  FBC News

Fiji Navy honors veterans in 50th anniversary tribute - The Fiji TimesFiji Navy honors veterans in 50th anniversary tribute  The Fiji Times

ADB, Fiji Sign Landmark Agreement for Urban Waste Management - Asian Development BankADB, Fiji Sign Landmark Agreement for Urban Waste Management  Asian Development Bank

$10m question – Koya queries cooperative marketing allocation - The Fiji Times$10m question – Koya queries cooperative marketing allocation  The Fiji Times

Flooding forces road closures across Central division - The Fiji TimesFlooding forces road closures across Central division  The Fiji Times

Government settles 52-year-old land promise to Miller family - The Fiji TimesGovernment settles 52-year-old land promise to Miller family  The Fiji Times

Fiji steps up border security | New tech to boost border security - The Fiji TimesFiji steps up border security | New tech to boost border security  The Fiji Times

Wilson finds his happy place in Fiji - M+AD!Wilson finds his happy place in Fiji  M+AD!

Fiji's bold new era: what's changing in the island nation you love most - The Canberra TimesFiji's bold new era: what's changing in the island nation you love most  The Canberra Times

Fiji's FEMAT reclassified: maintaining global standards as an emergency medical team - World Health Organization (WHO)Fiji's FEMAT reclassified: maintaining global standards as an emergency medical team  World Health Organization (WHO)

Fiji urged to unlock $2 billion trade jackpot with PACER Plus - FBC NewsFiji urged to unlock $2 billion trade jackpot with PACER Plus  FBC News

UNCTAD-UNDP Fiji National Symposium on plastic pollution prevention - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)UNCTAD-UNDP Fiji National Symposium on plastic pollution prevention  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Letters to the Editor | July 18, 2025 - The Fiji TimesLetters to the Editor | July 18, 2025  The Fiji Times

Scotland dispatch weak Samoa side — but Fiji defeat still in the memory - The TimesScotland dispatch weak Samoa side — but Fiji defeat still in the memory  The Times

Search underway for Fiji Petrel - BirdLife InternationalSearch underway for Fiji Petrel  BirdLife International

Fiji’s drug crisis now a national emergency, says police minister - Marianas VarietyFiji’s drug crisis now a national emergency, says police minister  Marianas Variety

WSL Changes Fiji Format One Month Before Finals — Carissa Moore And CJ Hobgood React - Stab MagWSL Changes Fiji Format One Month Before Finals — Carissa Moore And CJ Hobgood React  Stab Mag

Company bagged 246.1kg rubbish on clean-up day - The Fiji TimesCompany bagged 246.1kg rubbish on clean-up day  The Fiji Times

Fiji govt could pay NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career - RNZFiji govt could pay NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career  RNZ

This Jungle Plant Is a Good Landlord to Its Tenant Ants - The New York TimesThis Jungle Plant Is a Good Landlord to Its Tenant Ants  The New York Times

Whose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads - ConstitutionNetWhose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads  ConstitutionNet

Fiji Has Its First Professional Surfer, And He’s Unbelievable - Stab MagFiji Has Its First Professional Surfer, And He’s Unbelievable  Stab Mag

Press conference Suva, Fiji - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsPress conference Suva, Fiji  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Handover Ceremony of OSA (Official Security Assistance) FY2023 Project for the Republic of Fiji - mofa.go.jpHandover Ceremony of OSA (Official Security Assistance) FY2023 Project for the Republic of Fiji  mofa.go.jp

USS Blue Ridge arrives in Suva, Fiji - cpf.navy.milUSS Blue Ridge arrives in Suva, Fiji  cpf.navy.mil

Pacific leaders call for unity and bold action - Islands BusinessPacific leaders call for unity and bold action  Islands Business

Fiji Airways among top 10 international airlines in the world - The Fiji TimesFiji Airways among top 10 international airlines in the world  The Fiji Times

CCNASWP17 / Meeting opens in Fiji to discuss food safety and standards for the region | CODEXALIMENTARIUS - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCCNASWP17 / Meeting opens in Fiji to discuss food safety and standards for the region | CODEXALIMENTARIUS  Food and Agriculture Organization

Noticeboard - New Tourism Fiji campaign sees Wilson finally find happiness - TTG - Travel industry newsNoticeboard - New Tourism Fiji campaign sees Wilson finally find happiness  TTG - Travel industry news

Iguanas floated one-fifth of the way around the world to colonize Fiji - Berkeley NewsIguanas floated one-fifth of the way around the world to colonize Fiji  Berkeley News

WSL Tweaks Rules for the Final Five in Fiji - Tracks MagazineWSL Tweaks Rules for the Final Five in Fiji  Tracks Magazine

How Did the Iguanas Cross the Ocean? Now We May Know - Scientific AmericanHow Did the Iguanas Cross the Ocean? Now We May Know  Scientific American

Two Travel Alerts Target Fiji - Vax-Before-TravelTwo Travel Alerts Target Fiji  Vax-Before-Travel

Scotland slump to 24-19 defeat against Fiji as Darcy Graham is sent off - Sky SportsScotland slump to 24-19 defeat against Fiji as Darcy Graham is sent off  Sky Sports

Sip Back and Enjoy: Coca-Cola launches RUM Co. of Fiji® FIJI DRY™ in New Zealand - Coca-Cola.comSip Back and Enjoy: Coca-Cola launches RUM Co. of Fiji® FIJI DRY™ in New Zealand  Coca-Cola.com

Kulas continue journey despite OFC setback - The Fiji TimesKulas continue journey despite OFC setback  The Fiji Times

Digital 2025: Fiji - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Fiji  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights