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Facts:
Fiji mainly exports sugar, gold, timber, fish, & garments. The 2 most popular sports are Football (Soccer) and Rugby. Of the 322 islands (and 500 islets) only 110 are actually inhabited. |
Fiji has a population of 905,949 and only grows around 0.7% each year. This includes immigration as wall as live births. The population growth rate, (though always fluctuating) is currently a mere 1.4. The death rate is 5.65 deaths per 1,000 people. The birth rate is 22.55 births also per 1,000 people. Based on this data, we can estimate that the total number of births in a year is about 22,430 where as the total number of deaths is 5,118. The population grows roughly 17,412 people also per year. The fertility rate is 2.75 children born to each women. The average Fijian lives to be 70 years old but this depends on a lot of different factors it is often different. Most people in this country are children or young adults. This is because of the influx of resources and growing economy of the islands. Families are able to sustain an increase in children because they have more resources than before. This influx has lead to a noticeable increase in population. The growing amount of resources is due to new technologies and knowledge gained so that more food can be produced in a shorter amount of time. The population increases currently 1.1% per year. There are 49.4 Fijians per square kilometer. (1 mile is equal to 1.6 kilometers, 1 kilometer is equal to 0.6 miles) Currently in Fiji, there are 1.3 males to every female. The Fiji Times Online described Fijian women as "important role players in the fields of economic and social development in Fijian society." This meaning that women are valued highly in this culture. In 1996, the labor force was 76 percent male and 24 percent female, with women working primarily in education and health. Eighty-two percent of legislative and high civil service positions were held by men, along with a similar proportion of executive jobs in the private sector. (everyculture.com)
Demographic Transition Analysis
In the opinion of many, Fiji is in stage 2. This is because of the high birth rate, and also high death rate. Population is growth is also very high. It is beginning to decline, and steady out (hopefully) to caring capacity. If it does exceed the caring capacity then it will lead to a worsening economy, malnutrition, and child abandonment. Since there is a large amount of children, more jobs are going to be made concerning them, improving their community and a larger number of exports. Compared to the United States (which is at stage 4) Fiji is only a developing nation and at the rate that it is improving, should become a safer, better place to live in the near future. In 1960 the life expectancy of the average Fijian was 55. Today it is topping 70, meaning that it has improved by over 15 years. An impressive number for a developing island.
- Crude Birth Rate: 19.86 Births/1,000 People
- Crude Death Rate: 6 Deaths/1,000 People
- Population Density: 49.4 Fijians Per Square Kilometer
- Infant Mortality Rate: 10.2 Deaths/1,000 People
Population Density Map Interpretation
The majority of Fijians live in Suva which is the capitol and the center of which most products are exported. The other light brown shaded areas are popular because they are a safe distance from the active volcanoes, the soil is rich and fertile for growing food, therefore, they are highly populated. There are 49.4 fijians per square kilometer. (1 mile is equal to 1.6 kilometers, 1 kilometer is equal to 0.6 miles) Fiji still has a relatively small (yet growing) population, therefore, compared to the 7 billion currently inhabiting the earth, Fiji is somewhat insignificant against the contributions of other countries.
Impact Of Population
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Behavior |
Why Do People Live Where They Do? |
Older people, 'elders', are treated respectfully. Chiefs of the villages are considered the most powerful. Most of the time, amount of money and social status overrules age or gender. Religious rules are always respected, no matter your personal background. Fiji is a melting pot of cultures and religions. You can find Sikhs, Hindu temples, Mosques, and Christian Churches throughout Fiji.
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