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Su·va

(so͞o′və, -vä)

The capital of Fiji, on the southeast coast of Viti Levu. It is a commercial and shipping center.

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Suva

(ˈsuːvə)

(Placename) 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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Su•va

(ˈsu vɑ)

n.

the capital of Fiji, on Viti Levu island. 71,608.

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Suva - the capital and largest city of Fiji (on Viti Levu island)

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