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Exchanges Tours in Fiji/ Chu¬ng trinh
trao doi t¹i Fiji
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Background:
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 laborers brought to the islands by the British in the
19th century). A 1990 constitution favored native Melanesian
control of Fiji, but led to heavy Indian emigration; the
population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured
that Melanesians became the majority. Amendments enacted in
1997 made the constitution more equitable. Free and peaceful
elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an
Indo-Fijian. Fiji has been a major contributor to UN
peacekeeping missions in various parts of the world. |
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