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| Capital city: |
Suva |
| Surface area: |
18.3,000 sq km |
| Population: |
862,000 |
| Official language(s): |
English |
| Head of State: |
President H.E. Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda |
| Australian exports to Fiji: |
A$360 million |
| Australian imports from Fiji: |
A$120 million |
| Fiji's principal export destinations: |
Singapore, USA, UK |
| Fiji's principal import sources: |
Singapore, Australia, New Zealand | (Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet) |
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Trade relations and statistics
Fiji has strong links both politically and economically with other countries, especially countries in the Pacific. Other Pacific countries rely on Fiji for services such as education, shipping and communications.
Strong links both economically and politically have been built with New Zealand. The USA, Japan, China, other Asian countries and Canada have developed comprehensive links and the European Union through various agreements are very important to the economic well-being of Fiji.
Australian exporters will meet strong competition from these countries in pursuing opportunities in Fiji.
The implementation of the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement between Pacific Island countries may also have an impact on Australian companies trading with the Pacific. Companies setting up in the Pacific will benefit from facilities under this agreement.
Major Australian exports to Fiji (2007):
- Woven cotton fabrics – A$13 million
- Woven synthetic fabrics – A$11 million
- Wheat – A$10 million
- Liquefied propane and butane – A$8 million
Major Australian imports from Fiji (2007):
- Clothing – A$73 million
- Cereal preparations – A$15 million
- Vegetables – A$6 million
- Made-up articles of textile materials – A$4 million
(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)
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