• Understand
• Get in
• Get around
• See
• Do
• Buy
• Eat
• Drink
• Sleep
• Stay safe
• Get out

Suva (population 141,000) is the capital of Fiji.

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It is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu. Suva became the capital of Fiji in 1877. Fiji's tallest building, the Reserve Bank of Fiji Building, is located in Suva.

The Fiji School of Medicine and one of the three campuses of the University of the South Pacific are in Suva.

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Suva Municipal Market Right in Suva town are these fruit and vegetable markets. Sells all kinds of different tropical fruit and veges. Municipal Handicraft Centre To the left of the fruit and vege markets are the Suva handicraft markets. Rows full of Fijian wooden carvings, straw goods and Fijian handicraft souvenirs. Don't be afraid to barter with the shop owners for a better price!

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Make sure you see a local rugby match if possible.

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For something upscale, try a restaurant inside one of the fancier Suva hotels, such as the Tanoa Plaza, the Southern Cross, or the Holiday Inn. For a quick economical meal in pleasant surroundings, go to the food court upstairs at the Harbour Centre and choose from a great variety of local and Chinese dishes (and you get to look before you buy) and sit and enjoy the view, or get a sack of fish and chips and sit by the waterfront or at the botanical garden.

• Asiana. A good Indian restaurant.

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Suva is a friendly city however do be very careful of pickpockets and thieves. Be wary of people who approach you asking for your name and where you're from. They often want to lead you to a shop and then try to sell you some overpriced souvenirs they have handcraft themselves. Prices for their goods are very overpriced and you are not obliged to purchase anything from them.

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• Nadi is 3 hours drive away towards the west of the island. Coral Sun run air-conditioned buses twice a day between Suva and Nadi (7.30am and 4pm) also stopping by request at the resorts along the way. Buses depart outside the Holiday Inn in Suva and from the airport in Nadi. Costs $20 one way. Ph. (679) 672 3105

• Pacific Harbour is a 45 minute drive from Suva (towards Nadi).This is the adventure capital of Fiji offering Scuba diving, snorkeling, cultural tours etc. There are shops, cafes, a man made beach called the Tiki pools and a big cultural centre. There is a range of accommodation here including private villas, backpackers and apartments. http://www.pacificharbour-fiji.com/