A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FIJI

Mon, 19 Jun '23
Island country west of Tonga
Fri, 19 Aug '22
Former British colony whose national flag includes the Union Jack
Thu, 20 Jan '22
Many-time "Survivor" locale
Thu, 27 May '21
Major exporter of mineral water
Mon, 17 May '21
Country whose name is a brand of bottled water