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'''Fiji''', officially the '''Republic of Fiji''', is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands—about 110 are permanently inhabited—and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometers (7,100 sq mi). The most outlying island group is Ono-i-Lau. About 87% of the total population of 924,610 live on the two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts, either in the capital city of Suva or in smaller urban centers such as Nadi (where tourism is the primary local industry) or Lautoka (where the sugar-cane industry is dominant). The interior of Viti Levu is sparsely inhabited because of its terrain. | |||
'''Fiji''', officially the '''Republic of Fiji''', is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands—about 110 are permanently inhabited—and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometers (7,100 sq mi). The most outlying island group is Ono-i-Lau. About 87% of the total population of 924,610 live on the two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts, either in the capital city of Suva or in smaller urban centers such as Nadi (where tourism is the | |||
Most of Fiji's islands were formed by volcanic activity around 150 million years ago. Some geothermal activity still occurs today on | Most of Fiji's islands were formed by volcanic activity around 150 million years ago. Some geothermal activity still occurs today on Vanua Levu and Taveuni islands. The geothermal systems on Viti Levu are non-volcanic in origin and have low-temperature surface discharges (between roughly 35 and 60 degrees Celsius (95 and 140 °F)). | ||
Humans have lived in Fiji since the second millennium BC—first Austronesians and later Melanesians, with some Polynesian influences. Europeans first visited Fiji in the 17th century. In 1874, after a brief period in which Fiji was an independent kingdom, the British established the Colony of Fiji. Fiji operated as a Crown colony until 1970 when it gained independence and became known as the Dominion of Fiji. In 1987, following a series of coups d'état, the military government that had taken power declared it a republic. In a 2006 coup, Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power. In 2009, the Fijian High Court ruled that the military leadership was unlawful. At that point, President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, whom the military had retained as the nominal head of state, formally abrogated the 1997 Constitution and re-appointed Bainimarama as interim prime minister. Later in 2009, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau succeeded Iloilo as president. On 17 September 2014, after years of delays, a democratic election took place. Bainimarama's Fiji First party won 59.2% of the vote, and international observers deemed the election credible. | Humans have lived in Fiji since the second millennium BC—first Austronesians and later Melanesians, with some Polynesian influences. Europeans first visited Fiji in the 17th century. In 1874, after a brief period in which Fiji was an independent kingdom, the British established the Colony of Fiji. Fiji operated as a Crown colony until 1970, when it gained independence and became known as the Dominion of Fiji. In 1987, following a series of coups d'état, the military government that had taken power declared it a republic. In a 2006 coup, Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power. In 2009, the Fijian High Court ruled that the military leadership was unlawful. At that point, President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, whom the military had retained as the nominal head of state, formally abrogated the 1997 Constitution and re-appointed Bainimarama as interim prime minister. Later, in 2009, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau succeeded Iloilo as president. On 17 September 2014, after years of delays, a democratic election took place. Bainimarama's Fiji First party won 59.2% of the vote, and international observers deemed the election credible. | ||
Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific because of its abundant forest, mineral, and fish resources. The currency is the Fijian dollar, with the | Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific because of its abundant forest, mineral, and fish resources. The currency is the Fijian dollar, with the primary sources of foreign exchange being the tourist industry, remittances from Fijians working abroad, bottled water exports, and sugar cane. The Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development supervises Fiji's local government, which takes the form of city and town councils. | ||
== Spanking and Spanking Art in {{PAGENAMEE}} == | |||
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Judicial (JCP), prison (PCP), and school corporal punishment (SCP) were once widespread in [[Australia]] and New Zealand and typically followed British traditions. The cat of nine tails, leather strap, birch, and cane were used in these countries until JCP, PCP, and SCP were abolished or banned in the mid to late 20th century. Domestic spanking of children, however, is still known to exist in [[Australia]] and New Zealand, just as consensual spanking and BDSM activities between adults are every day. | |||
Judicial (JCP), prison (PCP), and school corporal punishment (SCP) were once widespread in [[Australia]] and New Zealand and typically followed British traditions. The cat of nine tails, leather strap, birch, and cane were used in these countries until JCP, PCP, and SCP were abolished or banned in the mid to late 20th century. Domestic spanking of children, however, is still known to exist in [[Australia]] and New Zealand, just as consensual spanking and BDSM activities between adults are | |||
JCP is still known to be legal in Fiji and Tonga. In Fiji, males above the age of 17 may be sentenced to a maximum of 12 strokes of the cane, but in 2002 the High Court ruled that corporal punishment is unconstitutional. US State Department reports from the 2000s mention that [[JCP]] is rarely or never used at all in Fiji, but SCP and domestic spanking is still common. | JCP is still known to be legal in Fiji and Tonga. In Fiji, males above the age of 17 may be sentenced to a maximum of 12 strokes of the cane, but in 2002 the High Court ruled that corporal punishment is unconstitutional. US State Department reports from the 2000s mention that [[JCP]] is rarely or never used at all in Fiji, but SCP and domestic spanking is still common. | ||
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Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands—about 110 are permanently inhabited—and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometers (7,100 sq mi). The most outlying island group is Ono-i-Lau. About 87% of the total population of 924,610 live on the two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts, either in the capital city of Suva or in smaller urban centers such as Nadi (where tourism is the primary local industry) or Lautoka (where the sugar-cane industry is dominant). The interior of Viti Levu is sparsely inhabited because of its terrain.
Most of Fiji's islands were formed by volcanic activity around 150 million years ago. Some geothermal activity still occurs today on Vanua Levu and Taveuni islands. The geothermal systems on Viti Levu are non-volcanic in origin and have low-temperature surface discharges (between roughly 35 and 60 degrees Celsius (95 and 140 °F)).
Humans have lived in Fiji since the second millennium BC—first Austronesians and later Melanesians, with some Polynesian influences. Europeans first visited Fiji in the 17th century. In 1874, after a brief period in which Fiji was an independent kingdom, the British established the Colony of Fiji. Fiji operated as a Crown colony until 1970, when it gained independence and became known as the Dominion of Fiji. In 1987, following a series of coups d'état, the military government that had taken power declared it a republic. In a 2006 coup, Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power. In 2009, the Fijian High Court ruled that the military leadership was unlawful. At that point, President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, whom the military had retained as the nominal head of state, formally abrogated the 1997 Constitution and re-appointed Bainimarama as interim prime minister. Later, in 2009, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau succeeded Iloilo as president. On 17 September 2014, after years of delays, a democratic election took place. Bainimarama's Fiji First party won 59.2% of the vote, and international observers deemed the election credible.
Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific because of its abundant forest, mineral, and fish resources. The currency is the Fijian dollar, with the primary sources of foreign exchange being the tourist industry, remittances from Fijians working abroad, bottled water exports, and sugar cane. The Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development supervises Fiji's local government, which takes the form of city and town councils.
Spanking and Spanking Art in Fiji
In the 20th century, school corporal punishment fell out of fashion and was gradually banned in many countries, a trend that continues until the present day.
As of May 2008, Fiji prohibits corporal punishment in schools.
Judicial (JCP), prison (PCP), and school corporal punishment (SCP) were once widespread in Australia and New Zealand and typically followed British traditions. The cat of nine tails, leather strap, birch, and cane were used in these countries until JCP, PCP, and SCP were abolished or banned in the mid to late 20th century. Domestic spanking of children, however, is still known to exist in Australia and New Zealand, just as consensual spanking and BDSM activities between adults are every day.
JCP is still known to be legal in Fiji and Tonga. In Fiji, males above the age of 17 may be sentenced to a maximum of 12 strokes of the cane, but in 2002 the High Court ruled that corporal punishment is unconstitutional. US State Department reports from the 2000s mention that JCP is rarely or never used at all in Fiji, but SCP and domestic spanking is still common.
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Prostitution in Fiji
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External links
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