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Viti Levu is home to 70% of the population of Fiji, about 600,000 people.

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Viti Levu

Fiji

Area
10,389 km²
Location
Fiji
28th largest island in the world

Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji. It is the site of the country's capital and largest city, Suva, and home to a large majority of Fiji's population.

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The island is the only known home of the Giant Fijian long-horned beetle, one of the world's largest insects.

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Viti Levu

Fiji

Area
10,389 km²
Location
Fiji
28th largest island in the world

Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji. It is the site of the country's capital and largest city, Suva, and home to a large majority of Fiji's population.

From the “Geography, economy and ecology” section

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Eight of Fiji's fourteen Provinces are located in Viti Levu.

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Viti Levu

Fiji

Area
10,389 km²
Location
Fiji
28th largest island in the world

Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji. It is the site of the country's capital and largest city, Suva, and home to a large majority of Fiji's population.

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According to oral tradition, the first Melanesian settlers landed at Vuda Point and established Viseisei as Fiji's oldest settlement.

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Viti Levu

Fiji

Area
10,389 km²
Location
Fiji
28th largest island in the world

Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji. It is the site of the country's capital and largest city, Suva, and home to a large majority of Fiji's population.

From the “History” section

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Nadi International Airport is the principal airport in Fiji, located on the northwest side of Viti Levu.

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Viti Levu

Fiji

Area
10,389 km²
Location
Fiji
28th largest island in the world

Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji. It is the site of the country's capital and largest city, Suva, and home to a large majority of Fiji's population.

From the “Transportation” section

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