Republic of Fiji
Gained independence from the United Kingdom on 10 October 1970
President George Konrote
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama
Population: 915,303 (2016 est.) (Rank 162)
GDP: $8.374 billion (2016 est.) (Rank 162)
Languages: Fijian (iTaukei) and English
The Flag
Adopted 10 October 1970
The state arms have been modified, but the overall flag has remained the same since Fiji’s colonial period.
I have also included the Presidential Standard.
The Design
Light blue ensign with the Fijian shield of arms centered on the fly
Union Jack: Long association with the United Kingdom
Blue: Pacific Ocean
Shield: Golden British Lion holding a Cocoa Pod, a Palm Tree, Sugarcane, Bananas, and a Dove of Peace
Sources
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Fiji
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/flags/countrys/pacific/fiji.htm