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Fiji - Government
Based on the etymology of Fiji, it was the Fijians called their home Viti, but the neighboring Tongans called it Fisi; in the Anglicized spelling of the Tongan pronunciation -- promulgated by explorer Captain James COOK -- the designation became Fiji. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 14 provinces and 1 dependency*; Ba, Bua, Cakaudrove, Kadavu, Lau, Lomaiviti, Macuata, Nadroga and Navosa, Naitasiri, Namosi, Ra, Rewa, Rotuma*, Serua, Tailevu
National symbols
Fijian canoe.
The flag
The National flag of Fiji has no official description available.
The National Anthem
| Title | N/A |
|---|---|
| Lyric/music | N/A |
More about the government of Fiji
| Date of Independence | 10 October 1970 (from the UK) |
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| National holiday | Fiji (Independence) Day, 10 October (1970) |
| Legal system | common law system based on the English model |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Several previous; latest signed into law 6 September 2013 |
| Amendment process | Proposed as a bill by Parliament and supported by at least three quarters of its members, followed by referral to the president and then to the Electoral Commission, which conducts a referendum; passage requires approval by at least three-quarters of registered voters and assent by the president |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of Fiji |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | at least 5 years residency out of the 10 years preceding application |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU (since 12 November 2024) |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada RABUKA (since 24 December 2022) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament |
| Election/appointment process | president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister endorsed by the president |
| Most recent election date | 31 October 2024 |
| Election results | 2024: Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU elected president (People's Alliance) 35 votes, Meli Tora TAVAIQIA (Fiji First) 14 votes 2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes |
| Expected date of next election | 2027 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Parliament |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 55 (all directly elected) |
| Electoral system | Proportional representation |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 4 years |
| Most recent election date | 12/14/2022 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | FijiFirst (26); People's Alliance (21); National Federation Party (NFP) (5); Social Democratic Liberal Party (Soldelpa) (3) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 9.1% |
| Expected date of next election | December 2026 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice, all justices of the Court of Appeal, and judges appointed specifically as Supreme Court judges); Court of Appeal (consists of the court president, all puisne judges of the High Court, and judges specifically appointed to the Court of Appeal); High Court (chaired by the chief justice and includes a minimum of 10 puisne judges; High Court organized into civil, criminal, family, employment, and tax divisions) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Chief justice appointed by the president of Fiji on the advice of the prime minister following consultation with the parliamentary leader of the opposition; judges of the Supreme Court, the president of the Court of Appeal, the justices of the Court of Appeal, and puisne judges of the High Court appointed by the president of Fiji on the nomination of the Judicial Service Commission after consulting with the cabinet minister and the House of Representatives committee responsible for the administration of justice; the chief justice, Supreme Court judges, and justices of Appeal generally required to retire at age 70, but this requirement may be waived for one or more sessions of the court; puisne judges appointed for not less than 4 years or more than 7 years, with mandatory retirement at age 65 |
| Subordinate courts | Magistrates' Court (organized into civil, criminal, juvenile, and small claims divisions) |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Ilisoni VUIDREKETI (since 17 June 2024) |
| Chancery | 1707 L Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 |
| Telephone | [1] (917) 208-4560 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 466-8325 |
| Email address and website | info@FijiEmbassyDC.com https://www.fijiembassydc.com/ |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Marie DAMOUR (since 24 November 2022); note - also accredited to Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu |
| Embassy | 158 Princes Road, Tamavua, Suva |
| Mailing address | 4290 Suva Place, Washington DC 20521-4290 |
| Telephone | [679] 331-4466 |
| FAX | [679] 330-2267 |
| Email address and website | SuvaACS@state.gov https://fj.usembassy.gov/ |
| National heritage | |
| Total World Heritage Sites | 1 (cultural) |
| Selected World Heritage Site locales | Levuka Historical Port Town |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Fiji
Info
No additional political notes.
International organization participation
All Important Facts about Fiji
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