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Suva is the capital of Fiji.
Suva is on the southeast coast of the "main island" of Fiji, Viti Levu. Suva became the capital of Fiji in 1877. Fiji's tallest building, the Reserve Bank of Fiji Building, is in Suva.
The Fiji School of Medicine and one of the three campuses of the University of the South Pacific are in Suva.
Suva tends to be the major commercial and political center of Fiji, and Nadi is the major tourist center.
While the dress is less conservative in the city than the villages, women should dress fairly modestly (ie shirts for men, no bare stomachs for women).
Suva features a tropical rainforest climate under the Köppen climate classification. The city sees a copious amount of precipitation during the course of the year, with no true dry season due to no month having an average rainfall below 60 mm (2 in). Suva... Read more
Suva is the capital of Fiji.
Suva is on the southeast coast of the "main island" of Fiji, Viti Levu. Suva became the capital of Fiji in 1877. Fiji's tallest building, the Reserve Bank of Fiji Building, is in Suva.
The Fiji School of Medicine and one of the three campuses of the University of the South Pacific are in Suva.
Suva tends to be the major commercial and political center of Fiji, and Nadi is the major tourist center.
While the dress is less conservative in the city than the villages, women should dress fairly modestly (ie shirts for men, no bare stomachs for women).
Suva features a tropical rainforest climate under the Köppen climate classification. The city sees a copious amount of precipitation during the course of the year, with no true dry season due to no month having an average rainfall below 60 mm (2 in). Suva averages 3,000 mm (118.11 inches) of precipitation annually with its driest month, July averaging 125 mm (4.92 in). In fact, during all 12 months of the year, Suva receives substantial precipitation, such that the term "fine weather" in a weather report simply means "not actually raining". Like many other cities with a tropical rainforest climate, temperatures are relatively constant throughout the year, with an average high of about 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of about 22 °C (72 °F).
Suva has markedly higher rainfall than Nadi and the western side of Viti Levu, which is known to Suva citizens as "the burning west". The second Governor of Fiji, Sir Arthur Gordon, allegedly remarked that it rained in Suva like he had seen nowhere else before and that there was hardly a day without rain. The most copious rainfall is observed from November to May, while the slightly cooler months from June to October are considerably drier.
Use a taxi as they are affordable and easy to access. The local buses are also straightforward and cost very cheap.
Suva Municipal Market Right in Suva town.. 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 bargain with the shop owners for a better price!
The Fiji Museum a nice place to get the history of Fiji and see artifacts from all around the South Pacific.
Make sure you see a local rugby match if possible.
Hike to waterfalls, swim in the pools and fling off the rope swing at Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve.
There are very little beach-related pastimes in Suva, though there are some beaches used by locals on the east side of the peninsula. If you want to lie by a pool by the seaside, your best bet is to have lunch at the Holiday Inn then use their pool.
The local cinema (the Damodar next to Tapoo) plays current Hollywood and Bollywood blockbusters. Tickets are relatively inexpensive. Buy tickets on the right-hand side of the building before going in. The theatres are air-conditioned so are a good way to pass a hot afternoon.
The Indian influence from the significant population in Suva is evident in the food. Indian food in town is authentic, tasty, and good value.
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.
There are food courts at the top of MHCC and Tapoo. They offer excellent value for money and can be very good.
Suva does have several western-style fast-food outlets available, including two McDonald's.
Besides handicrafts, tourist t-shirts, and bula shirts, interesting shopping is fairly limited.
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