The island I'm on....tiny.

Fiji aka paradise

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December 14th 2005
Have been here two days and leaving tomorrow morning for Sydney. Arrived with no problems; no jet lag and it is INCREDIBLE here. Beautiful, very hot (definitely no rain); you can walk around this tiny island in 10 minutes....wonderful snorkeling. This place is definitely paradise. Staying in a bungalow with 84 dorm beds....earplugs are the greatest invention ever! Loads of Australians, Kiwis, B ... 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