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Fiji!

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May 24th 2008
Fiji Leaving Peru we had a mammoth three days of travel to get to Auckland where we met Rich and began our final leg to Fiji. That evening, we decided which islands we wanted to visit and began our tour of the Mamanucas and Yasawa islands. Fiji is comprised of the main island Viti Levu and many small islands. We learnt from talking to other travellers that the smaller offshore isla ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands

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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