Savusavu

town, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji

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Savusavu is a town located on the southeastern coast of Vanua Levu Island, the second-largest island in Fiji. This island is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, northeast of Fiji's largest island, Viti Levu. Savusavu is recognized as an official port of entry and has an airport. The town is positioned on the broad Savusavu Bay, which indents the island's south coast. Vanua Levu Island, historically known as Sandalwood Island, is characterized by a central mountain range that divides it into wet and dry regions.12

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Vanua Levu Island
…administrative centre and commercial port; Savusavu, on the southeast coast, is the official port of entry. There are airports in both towns and several other airstrips around the island. Vanua Levu exports sugar, rice, citrus fruits, and copra. Copper ore was mined at Udu (Undu) Point in the northeast until…
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…administrative centre and commercial port; Savusavu, on the southeast coast, is the official port of entry. There are airports in both towns and several other airstrips around the island. Vanua Levu exports sugar, rice, citrus fruits, and copra. Copper ore was mined at Udu (Undu) Point in the northeast until…
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