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Why do so many east Indians live in Fiji?
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Many East Indians live in Fiji due to British colonialism. In the early 1870s, the British Government recruited Indian laborers to work on sugar plantations in Fiji. These laborers were drawn from north and east India, and they eventually made up a majority of the indigenous population. They maintained their language and cultural values while adapting to the Fijian way of life. This has resulted in a unique culture that mixes Indian traditions with those of the indigenous Fijians. Over time, many of the East Indian immigrants in Fiji become Fiji citizens. Their descendants now form the majority of the population in Fiji.