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Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji – home to 70% of the population (about 600,000 people) – and is the hub of the entire Fijian archipelago. It measures 146 kilometres (91 mi) long and 106 kilometres (66 mi) wide, and has an area of 10,389 square kilometres (4,011 sq mi).
The genus Levu and the type species Levu vitiensis have been named after the Fijian island Viti Levu, the locality of the type. Actually, in Fijian, "levu" means big (Viti Levu = big land), a grand name for a group of tiny insects. A total of 34 species of Levu have been described (as of 2024), most of them restricted to a few islands. [2]
Robinson Crusoe Island is a tourism operation located off the southwest coast of the main island of Viti Levu, Fiji, [1] and has a history dating back 3,500 years. The island is located near Bourewa, an area that is believed to be the first site for human settlement in Fiji. [2]
[4] The residents of Moturiki say that island was settled by the crew of the Rogovoka, a ship used to transport rocks to the burial ground of the Tongan Kings, who first landed on a now submerged island called Vuniivilevu (large ivi tree), located where the Davetalevu passage (big reef pass) is now, between Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Ovalau. [5]
Viti Levu and Vanua Levu are the largest, and together comprise 78% of Fiji's land area. The highest peak in Fiji is Mount Tomanivi (1,324 m) on Viti Levu. The islands are volcanic in origin, formed by the subduction of the Pacific Plate under the Australian Plate. The islands emerged from the sea 5 to 20 million years ago. [1]
Pink-billed parrotfinch, Savura Creek, Viti Levu. This is a large and robust parrotfinch, 11 centimetres (4.3 in) in length, with a long pale pink bill much larger than that of other parrotfinches. The adult has mainly olive-green plumage, but it has a black face, blue crown and nape, and the bright red rump typical of the genus.
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The Nausori Highlands are located in the interior of Fiji's main island Viti Levu. One of the most picturesque villages is Navala, although there are many other small villages too. The Nausori Highlands are a great place to learn about Fijian culture.