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**Fiji INDENTURED LABOUR*** were treated very very badly by the colonial leaders. they were not given any proper accommodation and food. the slaves were given false hopes when bringing them over but when they arrived in Fiji they were shocked to see its all jungle. Fiji Indians have been so much that words cannot describe their pain during those times. Even today there is a sense of insecurity with Fiji Indians regading their land rights etc. Gob Bless People of Fiji
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What were the passenger names of the indentured labourers that were shipped to Fiji between 1879 to 1916?
You can find it in the NAtional archives of Fiji based in Suva City, Fiji
What other ethnic groups found in Fiji?
The two main ethnic groups in Fiji are the indigenous Fijians and Indians, who are descended from indentured labourers brought to Fiji by the British.
Why is almost half of Fiji's population made of Indians?
Indo-Fijians are Fijians whose ancestors came from India and various parts of South Asia, South-East Asia and Asia itself. They number 313,798 (37.6%) (2007 census) out of a total of 827,900 people living in Fiji. They are mostly descended from indentured labourers, girmitiyas or girmit, brought to the islands by Fiji's British colonial rulers between 1879 and 1916 to work on Fiji's sugar cane plantations. These were complemented by the later arrival of Gujarati and Punjabi immigrants who arrived as free settlers in contrast to their counterparts who were brought under the indentured labour system. In the 1966 census Indians accounted for 51 percent of the population. Indigenous Fijians were just 42 percent.
What are some enviromental problems in Fiji?
In Fiji it has environmental problems like polution, water like recycling water, cyclones, tropical storms, floods and droughts thatcan effect many of the islands in Fiji.
How did Indians get to Fiji?
Indo-Fijians are mostly descended from indentured labourers, girmitiyas or girmit, brought to the islands by Fiji's British colonial rulers between 1879 and 1916 to work on Fiji's sugar cane plantations. After existing indenture was cancelled on 1 January 1920 they were given the choice of returning to India at their own expense, or remain in Fiji. The great majority opted to stay because they could not afford to return under the low pay (even in many instances they were denied paid wages) of the British government or were refused to be sent back. After the expiry of their girmits, many leased small plots of land from Fijians and developed their own sugarcane fields or cattle farmlets. Others went into business in the towns that were beginning to spring up.
Why did people move to Fiji?
Fijians Moved To New Zealand because Of better education for their children, Adults were paid more compared to Fiji. The weather condition such as Floods and really bas storms also caused Fijians to depart from their homeland
What state has faced political instability because of a population divided nearly equally between Melanesians and south Asians?
Fiji has faced political instability due to a population divided nearly equally between Melanesians and south Asians. The tension between the two groups has led to coups and political unrest in the country.
What happened to Fiji after it was found?
After the british set foot on Fiji they have at least cut down countless of sandalwood trees and mahogany. They have taken most and own lots of land. Mass migration of Brits in Australia to Fiji began. 200,000native fijians died of measles brought to the islands by the brits who arrived with the deasease. The exploitation of the Indian labourers and the start of the sugarcane farming. The introduction of Christianity and modesty to women. The introduction of alcohol, cows, horses, pigs, birds etc from british australia to Fiji. Fiji was a rich and welathy country full of natural resources now gone because of over use. The british have did a great damage not only to Fiji but to the Pacific Island countries as a whole.
Does Fiji belong to Melanesia Micronesia or Polynesia?
Fiji is part of Melanesia (even its often considered part of Polynesia) The original inhabitants are Melanesians, who have migrated from Vanuatu. (the biggest ethnic group are descendants from Indian labourers, brought by the British to work the sugar cane plantations.) Some of the smaller outer islands are populated by Polynesians, related to the Samoans, and others by small groups of Micronesians. The nearest country to Fiji is Tonga, belonging to Polynesia, and inhabited by Polynesians
What was the Fiji's name before it was actually named Fiji?
FIJI has foe ever been FIJI
Why does France celebrate new years first?
No, Fiji celebrate New Years first. The 180meridean cuts Fiji into two making it yesterday and today. Even though the 180meridean cuts through Fiji, the Government of Fiji does not recognise it because it will cause alot of problems. Even the Dateline swings all the way to Kiribati then down to New Zealand. If you want to know more about who celebrate what first, search for: "Taveuni, Fiji and the International Dateline" on youtube.
What is Fiji's official name?
Republic of the Fiji IslandsThe Sovereign Republic of the Fiji Islands.
