 Fiji is recognized as the biggest island nation along the Pacific and known as tourist paradise. Their tropical climate is only one reason that makes Fiji a pleasant place to live in. Residing in this place is not dilemma because of their comfortable but wealthy standard of living. Social security is always guaranteed because of low crime rate. Language barrier is not a problem because English is their official language. Fiji is a synthesis of the British Union and neighboring country of Australia. The geographic proximity between Fiji and Australia initializes a very special relationship. Fiji is a diverse and multi-cultural country holding a population of around 800,000, mainly for the Fijians, Indians, Chinese and other Australians.
Fiji is located in the South Pacific and made of 300 islands, with an area of 1.8 square kilometers which is similar size with China's Hainan Island. The population is about 800,000. Fiji is a member of the Commonwealth and the capital province is Suva, known to be a rich part of Fiji.
Fiji is a beautiful tropical scenery and has a clean environment. Products have low prices and the residents are very friendly and accommodating that attracts nearly 400,000 international tourists. Fiji's sugar industry is the traditional industry that qualifies it to be the second largest foreign exchange. In recent years, the garment and sportswear industry has rapid development and employed a population of about 20,000 people.
The education system of Fiji is based on New Zealand’s educational approach where in the government introduced free and compulsory junior secondary education. The Universities focused more on technical concept. An example is the Academy of Central Queensland University in Australia with branches in Suva.
Fiji has good transport and communication facilities. Air and sea transportation are relatively well developed. The government welcomes overseas investment and numbers of preferential policies, including exemption from corporate income tax for 13 years. The import of equipment and raw materials are duty-free. According to the Friendship Treaty of Fiji, Australia and New Zealand, all Fiji products exported to Australia and New Zealand are tariff free. Exports to the United States, Europe and Japan and other countries are also eligible for tariff preferences. |
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