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Suva, Fiji 77
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In 1868, the Bauan chieftain granted 5,000 km2 of land to the Australian-based Polynesia Company in exchange for debt repayment.

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Suva

Fiji

Country
Fiji
Population
94.0K
Coordinates
-18.12, 178.45
1103rd most populous city in the world

Suva is the capital and most populous settlement of Fiji. It is the center of Fiji's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.

From the “History” section

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Suva is located on a hilly peninsula and is almost surrounded by sea, yet the nearest beach is 40 kilometers away.

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Suva

Fiji

Country
Fiji
Population
94.0K
Coordinates
-18.12, 178.45
1103rd most populous city in the world

Suva is the capital and most populous settlement of Fiji. It is the center of Fiji's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.

From the “Geography and physical characteristics” section

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Suva has a tropical rainforest climate with no true dry season, averaging 3,000 mm of precipitation annually.

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Suva

Fiji

Country
Fiji
Population
94.0K
Coordinates
-18.12, 178.45
1103rd most populous city in the world

Suva is the capital and most populous settlement of Fiji. It is the center of Fiji's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.

From the “Climate” section

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Suva is sometimes called the 'New York of the Pacific' due to its multiracial and multicultural demographics.

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Suva

Fiji

Country
Fiji
Population
94.0K
Coordinates
-18.12, 178.45
1103rd most populous city in the world

Suva is the capital and most populous settlement of Fiji. It is the center of Fiji's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.

From the “Demographics” section

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The Fiji Museum in Suva houses the world's most extensive collection of Fijian artifacts.

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Suva

Fiji

Country
Fiji
Population
94.0K
Coordinates
-18.12, 178.45
1103rd most populous city in the world

Suva is the capital and most populous settlement of Fiji. It is the center of Fiji's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.

From the “Landmarks” section

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