Sunset over Suva

Suva

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May 9th 2007
We spent a few days in Suva, Fiji's capital. After a frustrating first day, where we spent the whole time walking back and forth to the local jetty, organising our forthcoming jounrey to Kadavu Island, we spent a much more relaxing second day enjoying the local attractions. We visited the Fiji museum, where we learnt about everything from Cannabilism to Colonisation. Can you believe that canabilis ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Suva

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more