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=== Background Information === | === Background Information === | ||
Located in the southwestern Pacific, north of New Zealand, [[Fiji Genealogy|Fiji]] is made up of over 300 islands, but only 110 are inhabited. The larger islands are volcanic, although none of the volcanoes are now active. They are mountainous, humid, and tropical, and are surrounded by coral reefs. The largest islands are''Viti Levu, Vanua Levu'', and ''Taveuni'', where most of the population is concentrated. Population in 2000 was 832,494.''Fijian, English'', and ''Hindustani'' are the main languages. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution. In | Located in the southwestern Pacific, north of New Zealand, [[Fiji Genealogy|Fiji]] is made up of over 300 islands, but only 110 are inhabited. The larger islands are volcanic, although none of the volcanoes are now active. They are mountainous, humid, and tropical, and are surrounded by coral reefs. The largest islands are''Viti Levu, Vanua Levu'', and ''Taveuni'', where most of the population is concentrated. Population in 2000 was 832,494.''Fijian, English'', and ''Hindustani'' are the main languages. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution. In 2008 there were 14,866 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [[Image:{{FijiHuts}}]] | ||
=== Historical background === | === Historical background === | ||
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Placement of the land in trust to the tribes, and the hiring of laborers from abroad.<br> Measels killed forty percent of the population. <br>1879 Large numbers of immigrants from India were brought in under a system of indenture to work sugar plantations. | Placement of the land in trust to the tribes, and the hiring of laborers from abroad.<br> Measels killed forty percent of the population. <br>1879 Large numbers of immigrants from India were brought in under a system of indenture to work sugar plantations. | ||
As a consequence, slightly more than half of the population of about 848,000 in the year 2000 are Indian.<br>1882 The capitol was moved from Levuka to Suva.<br>1914 Fijians served as allies to France in World War I.<br>1920 The indentured system was cancelled.<br>1935 Australians establish radio broadcast in Fiji.<br>1943 Fiji was occupied by Allied forces. Fijiians served in the army in the Solomons and a Bougainville. | As a consequence, slightly more than half of the population of about 848,000 in the year 2000 are Indian.<br>1882 The capitol was moved from Levuka to Suva.<br>1914 Fijians served as allies to France in World War I.<br>1920 The indentured system was cancelled.<br>1935 Australians establish radio broadcast in Fiji.<br>1943 Fiji was occupied by Allied forces. Fijiians served in the army in the Solomons and a Bougainville. They terrified the Japanese. Indian emigrants did not serve in the army.<br>1951 A national airline, now ''Air Pacific'', was established.<br>1953 Queen Elizabeth visited Fiji<br>1954 missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began serving in Fiji.<br> Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna was elected to the Legislative Council.<br>1965 A constitutional convention was held in London.<br>1970 Fiji became independent.<br>1971 The Fijian mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created.<br>1975 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened a Technical college.<br>1983 The first stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is established.<br>1987 Political rivalry of Fijiians and Indians brought on a coup and military rule by Fijians.<br>1990 A new constitution created the Democratic Republic of Fiji, with an elected House and and appointed senate.<br>1992 Elections name Sitiveni Rabuka as Prime Minister.<br>1998 A new constitution provides for a multiracial cabinet<br>1999 Labor party candidate, Mahendra Chaudhry is elected as prime minister.<br>2000 A temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated in Fiji and there are 4 stakes established.<br> | ||
'''Cultural background''' | '''Cultural background''' | ||
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=== Resources Available === | === Resources Available === | ||
Click on this link to | Click on this link to '''[[Fiji Genealogy|Fiji]]''' in the Familysearch Wiki. There is a lot of information there. | ||
'''FamilySearch Catalog''' | '''FamilySearch Catalog''' | ||
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