Don't forget to be nice :. Log in. Posts 47 Pictures Map Statistics. Suva is the capital of the Republic of Fiji and is located in the southeast of Viti Levu, the main island of the archipelago consisting of islands.
With a population of around 95,, Suva is not only the largest city in the country, but also in the entire South Pacific region. The "University of the South Pacific" is also located in Suva, and the approximately 8, students from the Pacific states bring life to the multicultural cityscape, whose residents mainly have Melanesian, Polynesian, and Indian roots.
Suva's charm comes from its friendly residents and the mix of local markets, modern shopping centers, and colonial buildings. In the hinterland, there are original rainforests waiting to be explored, and further west is the beautiful coastline of the kilometer-long Coral Coast. Food and DrinkThe range of restaurants and food in Suva is diverse. Everything from fast food to Italian pizza to Melanesian and Polynesian cuisine can be found in the capital.
Indian cuisine is also popular. Around Curries are available in almost every variation, including many vegetarian options. Traditional Fijian dishes often consist of fresh fish in various variations. The most popular is fish steamed in coconut milk "Kakoda". Following the proven method, we head to the exit of the port. There we meet Samy. Hardly have we gotten in, a rain shower pours down. That's a good start. Afterwards, we go for a photo stop in Colo-i-Suva Forest Park.
While Petra and Marion stay with the taxi, Pius and I go on the jungle path. It goes over rocks and stones, small bridges and slippery rocks to a waterfall and then along a stream. Later, we go back up steeply.
