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Taveuni, Fiji, ocean view Lavena Coastal Walk - Photo by timoshea95 - CC-BY

Population (2006) ...........................905,949
GDP per capita 2006 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$)...........6,100
GDP 2006 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$ billions)................ 5.5
Unemployment.....................................................................7.6%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 1.5
Labor force (%) ....... 3.3

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Fiji - Photo by miguel sancheese - CC-BY

Total Area...................................................................7078 sq. mi.
Urban population (% of total population) ............................... 41
Life expectancy at birth (years)..................................................... 73
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)........................................ 8
Access to safe water (% of population) ..................................... 90
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ............................................. 8

Background Notes: Fiji __ A full national profile with Fiji history, culture, Fiji economy, maps of Fiji and more. - illustrated - From U.S. State Department - http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1834.htm

Doing Business in Fiji __ "This page provides a snapshot of each country’s aggregate ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for each country for all the 10 topics covered in the database." Starting a business, dealing with licenses, employing workers, getting credit, paying taxes and much more. - From doingbusiness.org/The World Bank Group - http://www.doingbusiness.org/ExploreEconomies/?economyid=68

Economy of Fiji __ "Endowed with forest, mineral, and fish resources, Fiji is one of the most developed of the Pacific island economies, though it remains a developing country with a large subsistence agriculture sector." An encyclopedic article about the economy of Fiji with links to additional resources. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Fiji

Ethnologue report for Fiji __ Page dedicated to the languages spoken in Fiji. - From SIL International - http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Fiji

Fiji __ "Fiji has over 300 islands in its archipelago, each fringed with coral reefs and lapped by warm azure waters - the diving and snorkelling are superb. Amid its wealth of natural beauty, Fiji's true magic lies in its people and the fascinating blend of their diverse cultures." This is just the beginning. - illustrated - From Lonelyplanet.com - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/fiji/

Fiji __ A good overview, Fiji history, Fiji government, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Infoplease - http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107509.html

Fiji - geography Flag, Map, Economy, Geography ... __ Here is a Fiji Interactive Factbook: Flag, Map of Fiji, Geography, People, Fiji Government, Fiji Economy, Transportation, Communications and more. - illustrated - From theodora.com - http://www.theodora.com/wfb/fiji_geography.html

Fiji: Geography, Maps and Information __ You will find a collection of resources including Fiji geography, maps of Fiji and links to related articles. - From about.com - http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blfiji.htm

Fiji Government Online __ Official Fiji government website includes news, government services directory, country overview, culture and tradition. - illustrated - From Government of Fiji - http://www.fiji.gov.fj/

Fiji Pictures Fiji Islands Photos __ "...Panoramic pictures of Fiji. The Fiji Islands is one of the most picturesque places on earth, with miles of tropical beaches, coral reefs, tropical rainforests and also home to some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. The photographs on our site try to depict this splendid place with panoramic images." - illustrated - From fijipanoramas.com - http://www.fijipanoramas.com/

Fiji Video Clips __ You will find video clips related to the country. 'Caution' only a few of the Fiji video clips have been reviewed by archaeolink.com. There may be material in others some would find objectionable. - From searchforvideo.com - http://www.searchforvideo.com/countries/fiji/

Fiji's Economy - Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau __ "The Fiji economy has achieved a reasonable degree of diversification that enables it to withstand reasonable shocks such as that experienced in 2000. Destined for dizzying heights, tourism also crashed after the 2000 coup." A good look at Fiji's economy along with some projections. - from ftib.org.fj - http://www.ftib.org.fj/fiji-economy.cfm

Island Directory: Fiji __ A Part of the United Nations Environmental Program, this web site provides basic geographic information about Fiji including all its constituent islands. - From United Nations Environment Programme - http://islands.unep.ch/CLQ.htm

map of fiji and fiji map and information page __ An atlas style page chock-full of various maps of Fiji, statistics, and general information. - illustrated - From worldatlas.com - http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/oceania/fj.htm

Maps Of Fiji __ You will find a wide variety of Fiji map resources. Select Fiji Maps from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and others. - From embassyworld.com - http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Fiji.html

pictures of Fiji at picturesofplaces.com - fiji pictures __ "Fiji pictures including Vanua Levu, Kioa Island, Plantation Island, Taveuni, beaches, buildings, and more!" - illustrated - From picturesofplaces.com - http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Oceania/fiji.html