Fiji, which had been inhabited since the second millennium B.C., was explored by the Dutch and the British in the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1874, an offer of cession by the Fijian chiefs was accepted, and Fiji was proclaimed a possession and dependency of the British Crown. In the 1880s, large-scale cultivation of sugarcane began. Over the next 40 years, more than 60,000 indentured laborers from India were brought to the island to work the plantations. By 1920, all indentured servitude had ended. The racial conflict between Indians and the indigenous Fijians has been central to the small island's history.
The 1960s saw a movement towards Fijian self-government and, after 96 years of colonial administration, Fiji became independent on 10 October 1970. In the rush towards independence, important problems such as land ownership and leases, and how to protect the interests of a racially divided country, were not resolved.
The flag of Fiji was adopted on October 10, 1970. The flag of Fiji is a shade of sky blue with the British Union Jack in the upper left corner. To the right of the Union Jack is the shield from the coat of arms of Fiji.
The blue of the Fiji flag reflects the island nation's strong relationship with the Pacific Ocean that surrounds it. The British Union Jack represents Fiji's history as a colony of the United Kingdom.
The crest of Fiji in its complete structure includes the shield of Fiji steadied by two local Fijians, who hold weapons, a sailboat over the shield, and a pennant underneath, which reads "Fear God and honor the Queen." The shield is white with a red band over the top, and a red cross, much like the St. George's Cross used as a part of England's national banner.
Over the red band is a lion holding a cocoa pod. The cross portions the shield into four segments, every quadrant delineating components of Fiji, particularly the agrarian strengths of the nation. From the upper left quadrant, the pictures are sugar stick, coconut palm, bananas, and a bird of peace, holding an olive branch in its bill. The Flag Company Inc spent significant time in banner outlines offered a unique release of decals and banners to remember the historical backdrop of Fiji banner for the future generations.
The 1960s saw a movement towards Fijian self-government and, after 96 years of colonial administration, Fiji became independent on 10 October 1970. In the rush towards independence, important problems such as land ownership and leases, and how to protect the interests of a racially divided country, were not resolved.
The flag of Fiji was adopted on October 10, 1970. The flag of Fiji is a shade of sky blue with the British Union Jack in the upper left corner. To the right of the Union Jack is the shield from the coat of arms of Fiji.
The blue of the Fiji flag reflects the island nation's strong relationship with the Pacific Ocean that surrounds it. The British Union Jack represents Fiji's history as a colony of the United Kingdom.
The crest of Fiji in its complete structure includes the shield of Fiji steadied by two local Fijians, who hold weapons, a sailboat over the shield, and a pennant underneath, which reads "Fear God and honor the Queen." The shield is white with a red band over the top, and a red cross, much like the St. George's Cross used as a part of England's national banner.
Over the red band is a lion holding a cocoa pod. The cross portions the shield into four segments, every quadrant delineating components of Fiji, particularly the agrarian strengths of the nation. From the upper left quadrant, the pictures are sugar stick, coconut palm, bananas, and a bird of peace, holding an olive branch in its bill. The Flag Company Inc spent significant time in banner outlines offered a unique release of decals and banners to remember the historical backdrop of Fiji banner for the future generations.
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