2. Location: Flag: http://flagsandanthems.com/flag-fiji.html 12/1/10http://flagsandanthems.com/flag-fiji.html http://www.kokenge.com/vacations/fiji/http://www.kokenge.com/vacations/fiji/ 12/1/10

3. Capital City: Suva http://www.sigatokafiji.com/fiji-guide/fiji-map.cfm 12/1/10 http://www.sigatokafiji.com/fiji-guide/fiji-map.cfm Country Population: 875,983 as of July 2010 Growth rate: 0.827%

4. Size: 18,274 sq km Includes 332 islands, 110 are inhabited Landforms: Terrain is mostly mountains, formerly volcanic Climate: Unchanging; tropical marine Natural hazards: Cyclonic storms http://www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/defaul t.php?sectiondetailid=47505 12/1/10 http://www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/defaul t.php?sectiondetailid=47505

5. Deforestation Soil erosion  http://pacifictropicalhardwood.co.cc/index.php?p=1_16 12/1/10 http://pacifictropicalhardwood.co.cc/index.php?p=1_16

6. Religion: 64.5% Christian Religions, 27.9% Hindu, 6.3% Muslim,.13% other Ethnicities: Fijian (57.3%), Indian (37.6%) Languages: English*, Fijian*, Hindustani Cultural Festivals: Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day (May 31) Honoring Lala Sukuna, former chief of Fiji, considered their greatest statesman. The Bula Festival (July) Hibiscus Festival (November) Sugar Festival All city festivals including parades, pageants, etc.

7. Political Structure: Republic Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches Parties: Dodonu Ni Taukei Party (DNT) and Fiji Democratic Party (FDP) Colonialism: Originally, colony of UK. Gained independence on October 10, 1970 Wars/Conflicts: No wars Source country for children trafficked-International issue

8. Urban vs. Agriculture: 15.60% Agricultural 84.4% Urban and other Agricultural Resources: sugarcane, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), rice, sweet potatoes, bananas; cattle, pigs, horses, goats, fish Exports: Sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil Export Partners: Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Thailand

9. Small group of islands Poor economy, based mostly on exports and tourists Beautiful mountainous region Peaceful country I want to go there because… Friendly, soft-spoken people Culturally enriching Beautiful sites Eye-opening experience Fun festivities to participate in Good tropical food! http://www.destination360.com/a ustralia-south-pacific/fiji/history http://www.destination360.com/a ustralia-south-pacific/fiji/history 12/1/10

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