About fiji's GOVERNMENT:
After 96 years of British rule, Fiji was granted its independence on October 10, 1970, and became a self-governing nation. Then in 1987, a military regime was established followed by two coups led by Sitiveni Rabuka, and soon afterward Fiji was declared a republic. In 1992, Fiji returned to an elected government, though that system fell in November of 1993 as a result of failure to pass a budget for 1994.
After a general election in February of 1994, the government of Prime Minister Rabuka returned to power. Under this government, the Fiji constitution was reviewed in 1995, which resulted in the signing of a new constitution that took effect in July of 1998 and that was widely accepted by the Fijian people. All major political parties participated in the review process, so the people of Fiji had consulted and agreed upon it. This procedure also assured economic and political stability in the country.
After a general election in February of 1994, the government of Prime Minister Rabuka returned to power. Under this government, the Fiji constitution was reviewed in 1995, which resulted in the signing of a new constitution that took effect in July of 1998 and that was widely accepted by the Fijian people. All major political parties participated in the review process, so the people of Fiji had consulted and agreed upon it. This procedure also assured economic and political stability in the country.
Republic
military:The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has a total manpower of 3,500 soldiers and 6,000 reservists. It is one of the smallest militaries in the world. However, most of its surrounding islands have no militaries at all. In comparison to its size and population has a relatively larger than needed one, even larger than that of Papua New Guinea's. The men in the active army are organized into six infantry, with approximately 6,000 reserves.
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