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Map of Fiji Islands and China Fiji Islands and China are located in the South Pacific Ocean, bordering Vanuatu in the east, Tonga in the west and Tuvalu in the south. The archipelago of this country includes 322 islands with an area of 1.8333 million square kilometers, of which 1.006 islands are inhabited and 522 small islands. Viti levu and Vanua Island account for 87% of China's population. The country name comes from Tonga's "island" and becomes "Viti" in Fiji.
general situation
The Republic of Fiji Islands has a land area of 65,438+833,300 square kilometers and a water area of 65,438+290,000 square kilometers. The population is 866,5438+0,000, of which Fijians account for 56.8% and Indians account for 37.5%. The official languages are English, Fijian and Hindi, and English is widely used. 53% people believe in Christianity, 38% people believe in Hinduism and 8% people believe in Islam. Suva, the capital, population 165438+2000. Epeli nailatikau, head of Fiji Map, took office on 5 June 2009. Independence Day: 1970 65438+ 10/0 Language English is the official language, and Fijian and Hindi are also spoken. Time difference with Beijing Fiji dollar +4.00 international telephone area code 679 currency Fiji dollar exchange rate: 1 USD ≈ 1.945 Fiji dollar (September 2009). Indians account for 48.6%, Fijian 46.2%, Europeans, Rotumans, Chinese and others 5.2%. Religion is 53% Christian, 38% Hindu and 8% Muslim. The national motto "Rerewakana Kalouka Dokanatui" (Fijian, God-fearing, Glory to the Queen) is located in the center of the southwest Pacific Ocean and is the transportation hub of the South Pacific. The total land area10.8 million 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.
economy
Night view of Fiji 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 gross domestic product and is Fiji's largest source of foreign exchange income. About 40,000 people in Fiji work in the tourism sector, accounting for 65,438+05% 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. In 2009, the per capita GDP was 3464.35 USD, ranking 10 1 in the world. The top view of Fiji shows that the resource forest covers an area of 935,000 hectares, accounting for about half of the country's land area, and there are about 250,000 hectares with mining value, producing high-quality hardwood and pine. There are two gold mines, a small amount of copper and silver resources, bauxite and oil resources are being explored. Rich in fishery resources, rich in tuna. Sugar production is the main industry, followed by clothing processing, gold mining, fishery products processing, wood and coconut processing. In 2005, Fiji's sucrose production was 292,000 tons, in 2006 it was 307,000 tons, and in 2007 it was 240,000 tons. Agricultural arable land covers an area of about 288,000 hectares, mainly producing sugarcane, coconuts and bananas. Wheat is all imported, and rice can be self-sufficient by 20%. In recent years, the Philippine government has vigorously developed diversified economy and promoted rice cultivation. Inflation rate: 1.9%
Fiji Island Fiji is a transportation hub of Pacific island countries, with developed land, sea and air transportation. Suva Port, the capital, is an important international seaport with a throughput of 1 10,000 tons. Nowsoli Airport in Suva can dock at Boeing 737, and Nadi Airport can take off and land Boeing 747 and other large passenger planes. Railway: The total length is 820 kilometers (narrow gauge), which is used to transport sugar cane. Highway: the total length is 5,300 kilometers, including asphalt pavement 1.340 kilometers; In 2006, 6,543 motor vehicles were registered. Water transport: 747 registered merchant ships; Suva, Nadi, Lautoka and Levica are major international ports. Air transport: Fiji Pacific Airlines is an international airline with six aircraft (two of which are leased from Singapore), operating routes in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga and Solomon. Airlines from Australia, New Zealand, Marshall and other countries have regular flights to Nadi International Airport. Nausori Airport is mainly a domestic civil aviation airport. Fiji Airlines and Sunflower Airlines mainly operate domestic inter-island routes.
[Edit this paragraph] Important people
Acting president. 194 1 was born in July. He studied in military schools in New Zealand and Australia, and studied diplomacy at Oxford University in England. 1975 to 1986 served in the Fiji army, served as chief of staff and commander of the Fiji army, and was awarded the rank of brigadier general. From 1988 to 1996, he served as Fiji's ambassador to Denmark, Germany, Israel and the Vatican. From 65438 to 0998, he served as Fiji's ambassador at large in the Pacific region, and was especially responsible for the affairs of the Bougainville Peace Monitoring Group. 1In February 1992, he served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Fiji. In July 2000, he served as Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji Interim Government until the 200 1 general election. From August 2006 to May 2006, he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives. From June 5, 2007 to 10, he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Provincial Development and Multi-ethnic Affairs of Fiji Interim Government. April 2009 17 served as vice president, and served as acting president at the end of July. In 2002, he came to China to attend the third annual meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Association for Peace. In August 2007, he paid an official visit to China as a foreign minister. In September 2008, he came to China to attend the Ministerial Meeting on Investment, Trade and Tourism of China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development Cooperation Forum. Married with a son and a daughter. Josaia Warren Gay Bai Nimara Ma: Prime Minister of the Interim Government and Commander of Fiji Army. 1954 was born in Fiji on April 27th. He received military training in Australia, Chile, the United States and New Zealand. 1975 to 1983 served in the navy and was awarded the ranks of second lieutenant and lieutenant colonel. During the period of 1983- 1984, he served as the commander of several Fiji naval vessels and commanded the navy to complete the marking of the exclusive economic zones of Tonga, Tuvalu and Kiribati. 1986- 1988, as a naval major, went to Sinai to perform the task of multinational military observers. 1988 to 1997, successively served as commander of Fiji, commander of navy and colonel. 1997-2006, served as Chief of Staff, Commander and Brigadier General of Fiji Army. A coup took place in Fiji on February 5, 2006, and he became the Prime Minister of the interim government in June 2007. After three cabinet reshuffle in 2008, he also served as Minister of Finance, National Planning, Public Service, People's Charter, Press, Diplomacy, International Cooperation and Civil Aviation. Tim visited China as an army commander in 2005. In August 2008, he came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. Married with six children.
[Edit this paragraph] Travel
Fiji's urban scenery Fiji is located in the center of the South Pacific Ocean, between the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. It is a must for New Zealand and Australia to travel to North America. This is a charming holiday island, consisting of more than 300 green islands, surrounded by circular coral reefs and swaying coconut groves. It is full of the beauty of the Southern Ocean. In recent years, due to the development of tourism, coastal areas have been developed into modern leisure resorts, restaurants, clubs and bars can be seen everywhere, and tourists from all over the world can be seen all year round. Food Fijians pay attention to the richness of seafood and dishes in their eating habits. The taste is generally heavy, oily and sweet. The staple food is rice and I like to taste pasta. Non-staple food especially likes seafood such as turtle meat and fish, and also likes to eat meat such as pork and chicken. Vegetables such as taro, cassava, yam, tomato and onion. Seasonings such as coconut oil, pepper, ginger and onion. Cooking methods prefer dishes made by roasting, frying and frying. Chinese food likes Beijing cuisine, Shandong cuisine and Fujian cuisine in China. Enjoy the big platter, Beijing roast duck, three-color prawns, fried oyster sauce, dried roast chicken, barbecued pork, fried Jinhua ham, white wonderful snail, lychee meat, dried grilled fish and other flavor dishes. Shuijiu loves to drink "Kava wine" and also likes drinks such as juice, cocoa and coffee. Fruits such as bananas, coconuts and pineapples, and dried fruits such as dried apricots. Shopping Fiji is a free port, so there are many duty-free shops. World-class commodities such as diamonds, jewels, perfumes, silverware and crystal products can be purchased at duty-free prices. In the duty-free shops marked by the Fiji Government Tourist Office, passengers can buy with peace of mind. Featured products include hand-woven baskets, corals, shell products, wood carvings, Taba tablecloths, Indian saris, tortoise shells and so on. Gold and silver products made in India are brightly colored and beautifully made.