Republic of the Fiji Islands
Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti (Fijian)
Fijī Ripablik फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य (Fiji Hindi) |
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Motto: Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tui Fear God and honour the Queen |
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Anthem: God Bless Fiji |
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Capital (and largest city) |
Suva 18°10′S 178°27′E |
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Official language(s) | English, Bau Fijian, andHindi[1] | |||||
Demonym | Fiji Islander, Fijian | |||||
Government | Military junta andParliamentary Republic | |||||
- | Paramount Chief of Fiji | Queen Elizabeth II1 | ||||
- | President | Epeli Nailatikau | ||||
- | Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama | ||||
- | GCC Chairman | Ratu Epeli Nailatikau | ||||
Independence | from the United Kingdom | |||||
- | Date | 10 October 1970 | ||||
- | Republic | 28 September 1987 | ||||
Area | ||||||
- | Total | 18,274 km2 (155th) 7,056 sq mi |
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- | Water (%) | negligible | ||||
Population | ||||||
- | 2009 estimate | 849,000[2] (156th) | ||||
- | Density | 46.4/km2 (148th) 120.3/sq mi |
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GDP (PPP) | 2009 estimate | |||||
- | Total | $3.850 billion[3] | ||||
- | Per capita | $4,358[3] | ||||
GDP (nominal) | 2009 estimate | |||||
- | Total | $3.060 billion[3] | ||||
- | Per capita | $3,464[3] | ||||
HDI (2007) | ▲0.762 (medium) (92nd) | |||||
Currency | Fijian dollar (FJD ) |
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Time zone | (UTC+12) | |||||
- | Summer (DST) | (UTC+13[4]) | ||||
Drives on the | left | |||||
Internet TLD | .fj | |||||
Calling code | 679 | |||||
1 | Recognised by the Great Council of Chiefs. |