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Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know Fiji's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on the history, landmarks, nature, and culture of Suva!
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The Laucala campus of the University of the South Pacific is located in Suva. Established in 1968, this unique international university is a major hub for higher education in the region, operating on a site that was once a New Zealand military flying boat base.
Photo: Matthias Süßen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Grand Pacific Hotel is a magnificent piece of colonial architecture located on Victoria Parade. Over the decades, it has hosted many famous figures, including Queen Elizabeth II, who stepped out onto its balcony to greet cheering crowds during her 1953 visit.
Photo: Matthias Süßen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Colo-i-Suva Forest Park is a beautiful rainforest oasis filled with mahogany trees, native birds, and natural pools fed by cool streams. It was established in 1952 to help regenerate the local forest ecosystem after intensive logging in the area.
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Suva was designated as the new capital in 1877, during the late 19th century, and the official move of government offices was completed in 1882. The city grew rapidly after this, transitioning from a small colonial settlement into a bustling modern hub.
Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Jerry Tuwai won Olympic gold with Fiji's sevens team in 2016 and 2020 and was named World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year in 2019. Growing up in Suva's Newtown, he practised with empty water bottles or bundled-up T-shirts because a real rugby ball was too expensive.
Photo: Stemoc, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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Sir Charles Kingsford Smith landed his famous aircraft, the Southern Cross, in Albert Park during his historic flight from California to Australia. To make the landing possible, local authorities had to quickly cut down trees and remove telegraph poles in the park.
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The Rewa River flows for over 140 kilometers before reaching its wide delta right next to Suva. It serves as a vital transport corridor, and its fertile delta is one of the most densely populated agricultural regions in the entire country.
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Government House is the official residence of the President of Fiji. The grand structure was built in 1928 to replace the previous building that had been destroyed by a lightning strike. Visitors can watch the colorful changing of the guard ceremony at its gates.
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Thurston Gardens began as the Suva Botanical Gardens and were renamed in 1976 after Sir John Bates Thurston, Governor of Fiji from 1888 to 1897. In 1913 an avenue of 101 royal palms was planted, and the Fiji Museum now stands in the grounds.
Photo: Matthias Süßen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Sacred Heart Cathedral was opened in 1902 and stands as one of Suva's most recognizable landmarks. Built with sandstone imported from Australia, its architecture is inspired by traditional churches in Rome, complete with beautiful imported stained glass.
Photo: Stemoc, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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