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Debutant Jonathan Sexton sets Irish on their way...main sections from here Debutant Jonathan Sexton sets Irish on their way A try from Keith Earls helped Ireland into a 13-3 lead over Fiji at half-time in a wet and windy Dublin. Jonathan Sexton, making his debut at fly-half, put Ireland... In this article: Ireland, Fiji, Norman Ligairi, Gordon D'Arcy, Eoin Reddan, Nicky Little, and Dublin |
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Sydney Morning Herald - Business | 17 hours ago
Fiji military seizes TV, radio licences
The Fiji military regime's seizure of broadcast licences is a "very bad signal" for international investment and freedom of speech in the Pacific nation, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says. Mr Smith said on Saturday that Fiji's interim...
In this article: Attorney General, Frank Bainimarama, Perth, Western Australia, and Pacific
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Sunday Mirror | 21 hours ago
IRISH TO BE PITCH PERFECT FOR FIJI
Ireland v Fiji, today, 5.15pm IRELAND coach Declan Kidney paid tribute to the ground staff who have beaten the storms to get today's game with Fiji on. Kidney said: "The pitch is in excellent condition, so a huge amount of credit must go...
In this article: Declan Kidney, Ireland, and Ireland
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BBC News | 1 day ago
Ireland v Fiji (Sat)
Jonathan Sexton won a Heineken Cup medal with Leinster last season Ireland may have made eight changes team for Saturday's clash with Fiji at the RDS but the Pacific Islanders still face a massive task in Dublin. Talisman Brian O'Driscoll...
In this article: Jonathan Sexton, Eoin Reddan, Ireland, Keith Earls, Gordon D'Arcy, Shane Horgan, and Apolosi Satala
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Stuff | 1 day ago
Griffin's moves biscuits to Fiji
...Locke said he was concerned that Griffin's could be exploiting poor worker conditions in Fiji. "There is effectively a dictatorship in Fiji [which] has undermined the ability of unions to operate freely and to maintain or improve the...
In this article: The Dominion Post, Keith Locke, Outsourcing, New Zealand, Auckland, Carbon footprint, and Pacific Equity Partners
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 1 day ago
IRB rejects Fiji player claims
...internationals in Europe. In a statement on Friday, the IRB said it "strongly refutes" comments from Fiji's coaching staff that it did not assist Fiji to gain access to players primarily based in France ahead of last Saturday's Test loss to...
In this article: Fiji Rugby Union, International Rugby Board, Europe, Scotland, and France
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 4 days ago
Ireland unveils new look side for Fiji
...Kidney has given a chance for some of his squad players to shine after naming a team showing eight changes for Saturday's international against Fiji. Following Six Nations champions Ireland's 20-20 draw with Australia last weekend, Kidney has...
In this article: Ireland, Paddy Wallace, Denis Leamy, Gordon D'Arcy, and Eoin Reddan
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Telegraph.co.uk - Rugby Union | 5 days ago
Scotland lacked the urgency and ability to dictate the pace of the game against Fiji
There are three things you can be sure of when you play Fiji, or indeed any team from the South Pacific. By David Sole, former Scotland captain Published: 7:30AM GMT 16 Nov 2009 Try time: Scotland centre Graeme Morrison touches down...
In this article: Scotland, Simon Danielli, and Wales
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Telegraph.co.uk - Rugby Union | 7 days ago
Scotland 23 Fiji 10: match report
Read a full match report of the autumn international between Scotland and Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday Nov 14 2009. Breaking free: Rory Lamont is tackled by Iferemeimi Rawaqa of Fiji Photo: PA The Andy Robinson era got off to a solid...
In this article: Scotland and Chris Paterson
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BBC News | November 13, 2009
Scotland v Fiji (Sat)
...during the Six Nations. Robinson has also overlooked Dan Parks, leaving the versatile Paterson to cover for fly-half Phil Godman. Fiji have beaten Scotland once in the four previous meetings between the nations and arrive in Edinburgh...
In this article: Scotland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Mike Blair, Chris Cusiter, Chris Paterson, Sean Lamont, and Clermont Auvergne
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BBC News | November 12, 2009
Fiji coach Ella hits out at clubs
Page last updated at 20:17 GMT, Thursday, 12 November 2009 Fiji coach Ella hits out at clubs Venue: Murrayfield Date: Saturday 14 November Kick-off: 1430 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC One Scotland from 1400 GMT, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC...
In this article: World Cup, Australian rules football, Clermont Auvergne, London Welsh, Saracens, Scarlets, and BBC One Scotland
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Fiji /ˈfiːdʒi/ (Matanitu ko Viti; फ़िजी), officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti; फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य, fiji dvip samooh gannarajy), is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population.
- Name:
- Fiji
- Conventional Long Name:
- Republic of the Fiji Islands
- Local Name:
- फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य
- Capital:
- Suva
- Language:
- English, Bau Fijian, and Hindustani
- Motto:
- Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tui
- Largest City:
- Suva
- Government type:
- Unelected civilian government with a military leader
- Founding Date:
- October 10, 1970
- Formations:
- Date
- Area:
- 7,056
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $3.668 billion
- GDP (nominal):
- $3.590 billion
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $4,095
- Currency:
- Fijian dollar
- Demonym:
- Fiji Islander, Fijian
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- FJD
- Country Calling Code:
- 679
- ccTLD:
- .fj
- Anthem:
- God Bless Fiji
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