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No. During World War 2, the Japanese tried moving down south but stopped as far as the Solomon Islands due to the British who tried to stop the Japanese invade and take over the Pacific Island Nation.
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Is Fiji a British colony?
No, Fiji was a British colony up until 1970 when the island country gained independence. In 1988, Fiji had a military coup d'etat and established a republic from then on.
How many times has Fiji won the sevens world cup?
Fiji has never won the sevens world cup.
What is the most popular food in Fiji?
no
Abel Tasman Visited Fiji Waters in1643?
Yes, Abel Tasman a Dutch Explorer discovered Fiji first but did not land in any of its island. He crossed the two main Islands of Fiji. The body water he crossed is now known as the Tasman Sea. Captain James Cook an English navigator followed, decided to land and named the Islands FeeJee (Fiji).
Why did Fiji become part of the british empire?
Fiji became part of the British Empire when Ratu Seru Cakobau who ceeded Fiji to Great Britain after many debates on who is going to pay for the burnt house of Captain Charles Wilkes who happends to be an American. Her Majesty Queen Victoria agreed to pay the debt and accepted Fiji to be ceeded as her own. During her reigning years, Fiji uses, pounds and shillings and the Union Jack as its flag.
Were there any wars in Fiji?
yes
What is one of the wars that Fiji had to deal with?
cowpen
What are past wars of Fiji?
Fiji has never engaged in any civil, revolutionary or any other war in that matter.
Has Fiji been in any wars?
Fiji soldiers fought alongside the Allies in the Second World War, gaining a fine reputation in the tough Solomon Islands campaign. The United States and other Allied countries maintained military installations in Fiji during the war, but Fiji itself never came under attack.
What were the major wars Fiji was involved in?
WWI, WWII, Malaysia Conflict, Lebanon ... and that's just for starters.
What was the Fiji's name before it was actually named Fiji?
FIJI has foe ever been FIJI
Did Fiji rule Tonga?
yes it did by heaps..Yes, Tonga ruled the Western parts of Fiji led by King Ma'afu. All of the (now) Lau Group, parts of Vanua Levu and Taveuni was onced ruled by King Ma'afu of Tonga until tribal wars broke out between Ma'afu his mans and some Fijian Chiefs. The closest island of Fiji near Tonga is the Minearva Reef. Claimed by both Fiji & Tonga.
What is Fiji's official name?
Republic of the Fiji IslandsThe Sovereign Republic of the Fiji Islands.
How many countries do Fiji have?
There is only one country in Fiji: Fiji.
What kind of money does Fiji use?
Fiji uses the Fiji Dollar, although the Australian Dollar is widely accepted _______________________________________________ Fiji is a country of its own with its own jurisdiction and legislation. Fiji uses the Fiji Dollar. $1.00=100cents. Fiji monetary unit is $FJD
Is Fiji a continental?
No Fiji is not a continent. Fiji falls under the Australian continent.
Why did Fiji migrate to Australia?
Fiji did not migrate to Australia. Fiji stayed exactly where it is.
