Fiji
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Argentina pip Scotland with last-gasp drop goal...time. Scotland were going for their second successive win over Argentina following seven defeats in a row against them, and brought them down to earth after victories over Fiji and, for the first time in 27 years, Australia. As a... |
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BBC News | November 03, 2009
Fiji expels NZ, Australia envoys
...government in Fiji. Earlier this week, Fiji accused Australia and New Zealand of exerting pressure on the Sri Lankan judges to reconsider their move, and of denying them transit visas for their outward journey to Suva. Australia has denied...
In this article: Australia, New Zealand, Democracy, New Zealand, Sydney, Canberra, Wellington, and Suva
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BBC News | November 09, 2009
New era dawns for Scots
New era dawns for Scots Page last updated at 17:28 GMT, Monday, 9 November 2009 Scotland face Fiji, Australia and Argentina in their autumn series New coach, new captain, new challenge. For the first time in autumn Test history,...
In this article: Andy Robinson, Scotland, Mike Blair, Chris Cusiter, Australia, Phil Godman, and Argentina
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | November 05, 2009
Aussies in Fiji urged to monitor safety
...a stoush over travel visas. Fiji's self-appointed prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, accused Australia and New Zealand of sabotaging his nation-building efforts by refusing to grant visas to Fijian judges. The allegations have been...
In this article: New Zealand, Murray McCully, Australia, Allegation, and Frank Bainimarama
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Sydney Morning Herald - National | November 02, 2009
Fiji expels Australian and NZ envoys
Fiji expels Australian and NZ envoys Fiji has told Australia's and New Zealand's envoys to leave the Pacific country within 24 hours because of interference in its internal affairs, news reports say. Prime Minister Commodore Frank...
In this article: Fiji Times, New Zealand, Australia, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, and Pacific
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | November 04, 2009
US 'deplores' Fiji's expulsion of envoys
...he said. On Wednesday Australia and New Zealand announced tit-for-tat expulsions of Fiji's top envoys, a day after the Pacific island state ordered their own envoys out, claiming interference in its judicial affairs. It is the third...
In this article: United States, Australia, Pacific Islands Forum, New Zealand, Democracy, New Zealand, State Department, and Pacific
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sportinglife | 1 day ago
LIONS STARS READY TO AVENGE DEFEAT
...are the team they want to play against." Ireland began their autumn series by drawing 20-20 with Australia and went on to blow away any lingering cobwebs by thumping an under-strength Fiji 41-6. South Africa's first visit to Croke Park...
In this article: Tommy Bowe, Tri-Nations, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, Croke Park, World Cup, and RBS 6 Nations
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BBC News | November 04, 2009
Australia and NZ expel Fijians
...want this coup culture to spread elsewhere in the Pacific Cmdr Bainimarama accused Australia and New Zealand of attacking Fiji's judiciary over alleged attempts to block judges. He said the heads of their diplomatic missions were waging "a...
In this article: Australia, New Zealand, Murray McCully, Pacific, Kevin Rudd, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Forum
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Sydney Morning Herald - National | November 03, 2009
Australia considers action against Fiji
Australia considers action against Fiji Fiji has been warned it risks further isolation from the global community after ordering the top diplomats from Australia and New Zealand out of the country within 24 hours. Both Australia and New...
In this article: Australia, New Zealand, New Zealand, Murray McCully, Frank Bainimarama, and Pacific
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Taipei Times | 4 days ago
Qualification for World Cup puts All Whites in spotlight
...international matches. The All Whites managed only three games - two against New Caledonia and one World Cup qualifier against Fiji - last year and badly needed the string of friendlies they were able to arrange around this year's...
In this article: World Cup, New Zealand, Confederations Cup, Ryan Nelsen, South Africa, Blackburn Rovers, Europe, Amman, and New Caledonia
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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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