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A lesson in "Fiji time"

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April 23rd 2007
Paradise with a difference, Fiji has picture perfect beaches, friendly easy going people and lots to offer. However there is a darker side that is often forgotten about. Much of the population live in poverty and there is tension between the indo-Fijians and indigenous Fijians, which is one of the reasons for the military coup in December 2006. We started off in Taveuni, one of the most northern ... read more

Oceania » Fiji

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more