☆ Fiji, Fiji Islands * * Republic of Fiji Islands) ☆ Capital: Suva Area: 18333.00 Time difference with Beijing: +4.00 International telephone code: 679 Population: 820,000 (1998) Language: English is the official language. Currency: Fiji Yuan ethnic group: Indian ethnic group accounts for 48.6%, Fijian ethnic group accounts for 46.2%, European ethnic group, Rotuma ethnic group, China ethnic group and others account for 5.2%. Religion: There is no official religion, 53% believe in Christianity, 38% believe in Hinduism and 8% are Muslims. Fiji is a multi-ethnic country with Suva as its capital. English is the official language of Fiji. They also speak Fijian and Hindi. It is the national political center and clothing industry base, and also a famous natural harbor in the South Pacific. Located in the center of the southwest Pacific, it is the transportation hub of the South Pacific. The total land area18,000 square kilometers is located in the center of the southwest Pacific Ocean. It consists of 332 islands, mostly volcanic islands surrounded by coral reefs, of which 65,438+006 islands are inhabited, mainly viti levu and Varua. The annual average temperature is 22℃ ~ 30℃. Geographical location is important, and it is the transportation hub of the South Pacific. Fiji spans the eastern and western hemispheres, and the meridian of 180 degrees runs through it, making it the easternmost and westernmost country in the world. It has a tropical maritime climate and is often hit by hurricanes. A brief historical legend is that melanesians was the first person to immigrate to Fiji thousands of years ago. Later, Polynesians also settled in Fiji. Dutch navigator abel tasman sailed here on 1643, and he was the first European to discover Fiji (there is also a saying that Spanish navigator came to Fiji before Tasman). 1774 British explorer Cook discovered some islands in Fiji. 1840 Wilkes, commander of the American expedition, sailed to Fiji. /kloc-In the 9th century, businessmen, Methodists, missionaries and absconded Australian prisoners came to Fiji to settle down. 187 1 year, chief Bao controlled most of Fiji, ending various tribal conflicts. With the help of King Tupou I of neighboring Tonga, he once won peace in Fiji. In June1874+1October 10 Fiji became a British territory and remained a British colony from then on until June 1970+ 10 became an independent country of the Commonwealth. Fiji is full of the primitive beauty of the sea. In recent years, due to the development of tourism, many coastal areas have been developed into modern leisure resorts, including restaurants, clubs and bars. 1September 30, 997, resumed the membership of the Commonwealth. 1On July 27th, 998, the new constitution was implemented and the country was renamed as "Republic of Fiji Islands". Fiji, a beautiful South Pacific island country, is the "first village in Fiji" with a unique and mysterious style. Village is the most basic organizational form in Fiji, and the current President Josefa Iloilovatu comes from Visese Village, so the village is called "the first village in Fiji". In villages in Fiji, there is a special rule that you can't wear a hat and touch a child's head. Only the village head has the privilege of wearing a hat. Touching someone's head is the biggest humiliation for others. If it was 100 years ago, it may lead to a fatal disaster. 1867, an English missionary was hacked to death and cooked by angry locals because he took a comb from the head of a local chief. Now Fijians have completely entered modern civilization, but the custom of not touching others' heads still exists. Colorful sea is a paradise for fish. The ordinary sea is blue, but the sea in Fiji is colorful. Because countless grotesque and colorful marine fish swim around in the water, the sea is stirred up in colors. Fiji has more than 300 islands of different sizes, surrounded by circular coral reefs, so it has become a paradise for fish. Although there are many islands, each one is exquisite. The largest island is a miracle for Kirishima. At the pier not far from the Imperial Airport, there are many boats going to various islands every day. Fiji is a multi-ethnic country with a population of 868,000, of which 5 1% are Fijians and 44% are Indians. Residents believe in Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. The official languages are English, Fijian and Hindi, and English is widely used. Due to the small population and beautiful scenery, Europeans and Americans have long regarded Fiji as one of their first choices for vacation, and even many big-name stars will choose to spend their honeymoon here. An island and many golf driving ranges. When tourists spend their holidays in Fiji, they often wear casual clothes, carry a whole box of beer and tents and enjoy the afterglow of the sunset on the white beach. It's really a fairy-like life. Men also wear skirts and flowers. There are many flowers in Fiji, and people wearing flowers are everywhere, both men and women. (National flower: Fusang). It is said that wearing flowers on the left means unmarried, and wearing flowers on both sides means married. Besides men wearing flowers, what is even more surprising here is that men actually wear skirts. Skirts are called "solos" here. Not only do men usually wear single riding, but even the police who direct traffic wear single riding to perform official duties. It's really a street view. A week-long Red Flower Festival is held in mid-August every year. The red flower is Hibiscus, or Hibiscus, the national flower of Fiji. During the festival, islanders will hold a costume parade to elect the red flower girl. Strange and unusual behaviors such as wearing flowers and skirts make you fully feel the local customs of this island country, and the high-pitched singing of people flying around completely sets off the carefree mood of the island country. There are also many traditional customs on the island, such as the magical singing ceremony of calling deep-sea fish to catch in shallow water, and the traditional fire fighting ceremony, which are mysterious traditions that have not disappeared in Fiji. Fiji's two national quintessences, one is the whale's flat tooth called "Tabua", and the other is the local native drink "Yang Na". 1October 10, Independence Day (1970) 10, National Day (1970) is a horizontal rectangle with an aspect ratio of 2:/kloc-0. The national flag is light blue, with a red and white "rice" pattern on a dark blue background in the upper left corner. The pattern on the right side of the national flag is the main part of Fiji's national emblem. Light blue symbolizes the ocean and sky, and also shows that the country is rich in aquatic resources; The word "rice" is the pattern of the British flag and the symbol of Commonwealth countries, which shows the traditional relationship between Fiji and Britain. The national emblem is shield-shaped. Above the shield is a yellow lion with a crown. The lion is holding a coconut. St George's Red Cross under the lion divides the white shield into four squares, each with a different pattern. Pigeons with olive branches symbolize peace, while sugar cane, coconut and banana symbolize the importance of crops in the national economy. There is a Fijian standing on each side. The top is painted with sailboats, which symbolizes that the country is located in the South Pacific Ocean and is an ancient means of transportation. The ribbon says "fear God and respect the king" in English. President People's Republic of China (PRC) is the head of state and has executive power. Parliament is bicameral and consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, which is the highest legislative body. The bill was discussed and passed by the House of Representatives, approved by the Senate and signed by the President, and came into effect as of the date of publication in the official gazette. Economy Fiji is a country with strong economic strength and rapid economic development among the South Pacific island countries. Fiji attaches great importance to developing the national economy, promoting investment and exports, and gradually developing an export-oriented economy with "high growth, low taxes and vitality". Sugar industry, tourism and garment processing industry are the three pillars of its national economy. Fiji is also known as the "sweet island" because of its fertile land and rich sugarcane. Fiji's industry is mainly sugar production, in addition to clothing processing, gold mining, fishery products processing, wood and coconut processing. Fiji is rich in fishery resources, rich in tuna. Since 1980s, the Fiji government has made great efforts to develop tourism by taking advantage of its unique natural conditions. At present, tourism revenue accounts for about 20% of Fiji's GDP, and it is Fiji's largest source of foreign exchange income. About 40,000 people in Fiji work in the tourism sector, accounting for 15% of the employed population. In 2004, the number of foreign tourists visiting Fiji reached 507,000, and the tourism income was nearly 450 million US dollars. Fiji is located in the sea and air exchange center between Oceania and North and South America, and is an important transportation hub in the South Pacific. Suva Port, the capital, is an important international seaport with a throughput of 1 10,000 tons. Foreign policy is independent, and promoting foreign trade and tourism, seeking assistance, investing and developing economy are the priority tasks of foreign policy.

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