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PARLIAMENTBeing a former British Colony, the Fijian parliament is based on the British Westminster system. The 71 members of parliament are elected every five years from 46 racially-segregated communal ridings and 25 multiracial open ridings. The 32-member Senate is appointed. The parliament web site is www.parliament.gov.fj.>Top
PASSPORTSA return airline ticket or a ticket for onward travel is required for visitors and passports should have at least three months validity beyond the period of intended stay. Please value your passport - theft isn’t a big problem, but it really is a hassle to get your High Commission to sort out a new one if you lose it!>Top
PHARMACIES(see Chemists)>Top
POPULATIONFiji's population of around 800,000 people is made up of indigenous Fijians (50%), Indians (47%) with Europeans, Chinese and South Pacific Islanders making up the remaining 3%. While there has always been some racial tension, there is a synergy that makes the tourism industry function so well. To generalise, the Fijian people are the friendly face - smiling, laughing, shouting ‘bula’, picking up babies and organising the volleyball. Meanwhile you’ll find Indians in the back office looking after the ordering, staff rosters and accountancy.>Top
POSTAL SERVICESPost Fiji Ltd is government owned with 293 outlets spread throughout the country. While your resort should be able to look after your postal/faxing requirements there are post offices in Nadi (in town and at the airport), Nausori, Lautoka, Sigatoka and Labasa. I won’t bother listing the other 288.>Top
PUBLIC HOLIDAYSFor 2004 Public Holidays are:
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