Fiji – Fiji's capital is Suva

(Pronounced fee-jee and soo-vah)

To remember the capital of Fiji, use the following mnemonic:

The feet of the jeep (Fiji) were so unusual people tried to steal them as  a souvenir (Suva).

Interesting facts about Suva:

- Swamp Foundation: A significant portion of Suva’s downtown commercial district and government buildings are constructed entirely on land reclaimed from former mangrove swamps.

- Marine Biodiversity Hub: The city acts as a vital regional center for marine science and conservation, hosting the main campus of the University of the South Pacific and research institutions dedicated to protecting the vast coral reef ecosystems of the South Pacific.

- Volcanic Peninsula: The capital is built primarily on a hilly peninsula jutting out into a natural deep-water harbour, flanked by the dramatic peaks of the Korobaba range which offers panoramic views of the entire Laucala Bay.