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Introducing Fiji
Travel Alert: The political situation in Fiji is uncertain and could deteriorate rapidly, especially in and around Suva. Check Safe Travel for current government warnings and the BBC for news updates.
Bula! Burn this word into your vocabulary. The brochures tell you it means Hello! Cheers! Welcome! But the only thing warmer than a sun-induced coma beneath a Fijian sky is the smile from locals as they cast a friendly bula your way. It's Fiji in a (coco) nut shell - beauty, grace, relaxation and charm. Its therapeutic resonance shifts the weight from your shoulders and the tension from your bones. Even 'Fiji time' adheres to the bula philosophy, occupying a concept somewhere between GMT and infinity.
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Fiji: how serious is the situation?
3 September 2009
Fiji has been suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations. What does this mean, and how does it affect...
Latest headlines for Fiji
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Pacific tsunamis: Countries hit
30 September 2009 8:24AM
A list of the countries hit by tsunamis that were triggered by a strong earthquake in the South Pacific.
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Robinson wants winning mentality
22 September 2009 4:24PM
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson wants performances to 'inspire the nation' while concentrating on winning.
