Fiji

American

[fee-jee] / ˈfi dʒi /

noun

an independent archipelago of some 800 islands in the S Pacific, N of New Zealand, composed of the Fiji Islands and a smaller group to the NW: formerly a British colony, now a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 7,040 sq. mi. (18,235 sq. km). Suva.
Fijian.

Fiji British

/ ˈfiːdʒiː, fiːˈdʒiː /

noun

an independent republic, consisting of 844 islands (chiefly Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) in the SW Pacific: a British colony (1874–1970); a member of the Commonwealth (1970–87 and from 1997); the large islands are of volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; smaller ones are of coral. Official language: English. Religion: Christian and Hindu. Currency: dollar. Capital: Suva. Pop: 896 758 (2013 est). Area: 18 272 sq km (7055 sq miles)

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noun

another word for Fijian

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Fiji Cultural

A nation composed of several hundred islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, located about two thousand miles northeast of Sydney, Australia. Viti Levu, the largest island, constitutes half the land area of the group. Suva is its capital and largest city.

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Conflict between ethnic Melanesian and Indians led to political turmoil in the 1990s.

Their mountainous scenery, unspoiled beaches, and tropical splendor make the Fiji Islands an exotic tourist destination.

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Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.

From Barron's

Given the relatively sparse facilities in their home country, and the possibility of generating greater income elsewhere, Fiji have been given dispensation to play their home matches on neutral territory.

From BBC

I always pictured her living somewhere tropical like Cancun or Fiji.

From Literature

But eight starts in the past nine Tests - Ford was rested for the autumn win over Fiji - represents his longest run as England's starting fly-half in six years.

From BBC

He has reported from several other international locations in his career, including South Africa, New Zealand, Fiji and Hong Kong, and has also written for local newspapers in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia and South Carolina.

From The Wall Street Journal

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