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Suva

Suva (Fijian pronunciation: [??su??a]) is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is the home of the country largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. Located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division. In 1877, the capital of Fiji was moved to Suva from Levuka, the main European colonial settlement at the time, due to its restrictive geography and environs. The administration of the colony was transferred from Levuka to Suva in 1882.

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    Suva (Fijian pronunciation: [??su??a]) is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is the home of the country largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. Located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division. In 1877, the capital of Fiji was moved to Suva from Levuka, the main European colonial settlement at the time, due to its restrictive geography and environs. The administration of the colony was transferred from Levuka to Suva in 1882.

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