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India and Pacific Island Countries: FIPIC and Blue Economy
July 19, 20265 min read
Introduction
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are 14 sovereign island nations spread across the vast Pacific Ocean, collectively known as the Pacific Islands Forum. These nations face unique vulnerabilities - climate change, rising sea levels, small economies, geographical isolation - yet hold strategic importance due to their maritime domain, fisheries, mineral wealth, and voting power in multilateral forums. India's engagement with PICs is institutionalised through the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
Pacific Island Countries
The 14 FIPIC Nations
| Country | Capital | Population | Exclusive Economic Zone (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji | Suva | 900,000 | 1,290,000 |
| Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | 9.5 million | 3,120,000 |
| Samoa | Apia | 200,000 | 120,000 |
| Tonga | Nuku'alofa | 105,000 | 700,000 |
| Vanuatu | Port Vila | 310,000 | 680,000 |
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