Suva is located on the southeastern coast of the main island Viti Levu, the largest island of Fiji. With around 580,000 inhabitants About three quarters of the total population of Fiji live on the island. Viti Levu is of volcanic origin, its highest point is 1,324 meters the summit of Mount Victoria. The southeastern part of the island is humid Passat wind exposed and very precipitous. That's why he's from sprawling Rainforests covered. In the drier northeast there is extensive Sugar cane plantations. Viti Levu, whose name means "Great Fiji", owns an ideal climate for growing cotton, pineapple, rice and tobacco. Suva became the capital of Fiji in 1877. Today live here about 100,000 people, so that Suva is also the largest city of the Fijis. West of Suva, along the Coral Coast, are several popular Vacation spots. In Suva it is recommended to visit the government building. Diagonally opposite the time-honored Grand Pacific Hotel is the Seat of the Prime Minister. The tower clock of the Government Buildings beats like London's Big Ben. In the Fiji Museum are also relics of the "Bounty" displayed.
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