Suva

American

[soo-vah] / ˈsu vɑ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Fiji, on Viti Levu island.

Suva British

/ ˈsuːvə /

noun

the capital and chief port of Fiji, on the SE coast of Viti Levu; popular tourist resort; University of the South Pacific (1968). Pop: 219 000 (2005 est)

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The causes, Suva said, included concentration issues as workers' bodies struggled to adapt to extreme heat, and lack of sleep, again caused by the heat.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Acting High Court of Fiji Chief Justice Salesi Temo sentenced the 70-year-old in the capital Suva on a conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

In Fiji, a protest march was held in the capital Suva on Friday against Japan's discharge of water.

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023

Suva, the capital of Fiji, is not on many tourists’ itineraries.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

The town of Suva lies on an excellent harbour at the south-east of the island, and has been the capital of the colony since 1882, containing the government buildings and other offices.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

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