Fiji
Photo courtesy of user Patty3m on Flickr Location : Oceania, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Area : Over 18,000 sq km; 157th largest in the world Slightly smaller than New Jersey Geography : 332 islands, about 110 are inhabited Population : Almost 900,000; 161st largest in the world Background : Fiji has had several coups and leadership changes since 1970 when British rule ended. Their current prime minister refuses to hold elections. Capital : Suva Military : Large armed forces for a country of their size. Major contributor to UN peacekeeping missions Sources: CIA World Factbook , Wikipedia The problem with me doing an island nation is just that - they are an island nation. What are they surrounded by? Water. What is in the water? Seafood. What don't I like? Seafood. With that in mind, I was able to find some non-fishy Fijian recipes. I can't guarantee th...