@gibraltar_irl: The Fiji Islands may look like a peaceful tropical paradise, but they have also played a surprising role in several international conflicts. Despite being a small Pacific nation, Fiji has a long military tradition, and Fijian soldiers are known for serving abroad in difficult and dangerous environments. During World War II, thousands of Fijian soldiers fought alongside Allied forces in the Pacific, particularly during the Solomon Islands campaign. Fijian troops gained a strong reputation for their ability to operate in dense jungle conditions, helping the Allies against Japanese forces in the region. In more recent decades, Fiji has become especially important in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Fijian soldiers have served in places such as Lebanon, Iraq, Sinai and the Golan Heights. For such a small country, Fiji has made a remarkably large contribution to international peacekeeping and continues to send personnel to missions around the world. #countriesirl @romaniairl @fijiirl @GREECEIRL @Finland

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Tuesday 15 September 2026 14:50:21 GMT