π Fiji Day (1970)
Where: Suva, Fiji
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π On This Day: October 10
October 10, 1970: Fiji Day. On this day in 1970, the South Pacific island nation of Fiji became independent. Fiji is made up of more than 300 islands. People greet each other with 'Bula! ' and celebrate with dancing and singing.
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π§ Question of the day
How do people greet each other in Fiji?
- Aloha!
- Bula!
- Jambo!
Show the answer
Answer: Bula!
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What happened on October 10?
October 10, 1970: Fiji Day. It happened in Suva, Fiji.
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Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Day