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Labasa is heavily Indo-Fijian, and downtown Labasa is consequently filled with curry houses and sari shops. [1] It is the fourth-largest city in Fiji. [2]Known as the Friendly North for its warm, hospitable culture, Labasa is home to the popular Festival of the Friendly North, which has run for over 40 years [3] and has resulted in over 1.3 million in charitable projects in the region.
The province has 114 villages [citation needed] spread over five districts (tikinas): Cikobia, Dogotuki, Labasa, Macuata, and Sasa; the district boundaries haven't changed since 1956. [3] Its population of 65,983 at the 2017 census was the fourth largest of any Fijian province. [ 4 ]
The administrative centre of the Division, where main governmental departments are located, is Labasa. [3] [4] The Northern Division covers three Provinces: Macuata, Cakaudrove, and Bua, and includes the entire island of Vanua Levu. This is based on the decisions of the traditional Fijian Provinces, as well as administrative considerations.
A notable person from Vanua Balavu is Laisenia Qarase, Fiji's Prime Minister from 2000 to 2006, who hails from the village of Mavana. Other prominent Vanua Balavu natives are the academic leader Esther Williams, from Levukana village, former Attorney-General Qoriniasi Bale, from Levukana village, and prominent former politician Filipe Bole, also from Mualevu village.
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This is a list of islands of Fiji. Fiji is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. ... Labasa: Savusavu, Bua: 6261: 138000 Buca Bay Islands: 0.042: 0 Cikobia-i-Ra: 12.46: 1
Savusavu is located on Fiji's northern island of Vanua Levu. It can be reached by plane from Nadi (one hour) or by ferry from Suva or Lautoka (approx 12-hour trip). It is famous for its hot springs, located mostly opposite the Hot Springs Hotel – although at low tide the steam from numerous smaller outlets all along the foreshore can be seen.
Pages in category "People from Labasa" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. David Aitcheson; D.