Some Fiji data

A lot is talked about income inequality in Canada and US and other countries. Fiji's Gross National Income (in $US) is $4507 per capita compared with $42,610 for Canada. There are 45 staff employed by this resort who are paid about $US 1.75 per hour. We are happy to contribute to the local economy and the Fijians here are very friendly people.

Looking a bit further into Fijian statistics with a Public Health lens here are a few reported facts. Fiji Infant mortality 20/1000 live births. Canada 5. Fiji Birth rate 21/1000. Canada 11. Fiji health expenditure per capita ($US) $177. Canada $5741. Fiji GDP per capita ($US) $4571. Canada $51,958. Fiji population is 875,000 and they have about 660,000 tourist visitors per year.

It is amazing how one can quickly find out this information with an IPhone and Internet access thanks to a SIM card for Fiji. It is time to sample the local beer!