Fun facts about Lautoka
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Lautoka is known as the Sugar City and the Cane Market because of its sugar cane belt areas.
Lautoka
Fiji
Lautoka is the second largest metropolitan area in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City.
From the “Economic activities” section
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The name of the city Lautoka means 'spear hit' in Fijian and is linked to a duel between two chiefs.
Lautoka
Fiji
Lautoka is the second largest metropolitan area in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City.
From the “History” section
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Lautoka was proclaimed a city on 25 February 1977 and is governed by a 16-member city council.
Lautoka
Fiji
Lautoka is the second largest metropolitan area in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City.
From the “Politics” section
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Mix FM Fiji, the only national English radio station in Fiji, has its headquarters and studios in Lautoka.
Lautoka
Fiji
Lautoka is the second largest metropolitan area in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City.
From the “Mass media” section
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Lautoka is the birthplace of PGA Tour Hall of Famer Vijay Singh.
Lautoka
Fiji
Lautoka is the second largest metropolitan area in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City.
From the “Demographics” section
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