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The Government of Fiji Continent: 

Oceania

Population:  

912,241 (2018 estimate) 884,887 (2017 census)

Size: 

7,056 sq mi

Distribution: 

Capital and largest city - Suva

Diversity: 

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Ethnic groups – 56,8% iTaukei (Indigenous Fijians), 37,5% Indian, 1,2% Rotumans (Indigenous inhabitants of Rotuma, a small Island group), 4,5% Others (European, part European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese) Religion – 64,4% Christianity, 27,9% Hinduism, 7,7% Other

Style of government: 

Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic, became democratic in 2014 – until then, Fiji used to have a military dictatorship

Leader of government:  

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama (2007-today, last elected November 20th, 2018) Executional info – Government Legislative info – Government + Parliament

Role of military:  

A lot of political power – The leader of the 3 big parties, all have military experience Ensure security, defense and well-being of Fiji and all Fijians

Role of court systems: 1. 2. 3. 4. 

Magistrate Courts High Court Court of Appeals Supreme Court No special court, military court only try members of the armed forces

Voting:   

They vote for… Used to be mandatory to vote until 2014 Last election was in 2018, the ruling FijiFirst party got just over 50% of the votes

Health care: 

National health care financed through tax money, but they do have private clinics too.

Economics:   

Market economy based primarily on tourism and agriculture Unemployment rate 2018: around 4,2% Tourism and export of sugar

Education:  

Education is not mandatory, but more than 85% of children aged 6-13 attend primary school (1-8 grade) School is free and provided by both public and church-run schools...