Regions in Fiji
Fiji can be divided into nine island groups:
- Viti Levu
It is the largest and most important island in the country. It has the largest population, is economically the most developed and is home to the capital Suva. - Vanua Levu
The second largest island, surrounded by a few small islands in the north. - Taveuni
The third largest island, near Vanua Levu, with the 180th meridian cutting the island in half. It is the exclusive habitat of the Tagimoucia flower. - Kadavu
This island is located south of Viti Levu. - Yasawa Islands
Popular north-western archipelago for island shopping holidays. - Mamanuca Islands
A group of small islands west of Viti Levu. - Lomaiviti Islands
The central group of islands between Viti Levu and the Lau Group. - Lau Islands
A group of many small islands in eastern Fiji. - Rotuma
Remote dependency of Fiji, home to another Polynesian ethnic group.
Cities in Fiji
- Suva – the capital
- Lautoka
- Levuka
- Nadi (pronounced: “Nandi”)
- Nausori
- Taveuni