Wartime History
Prewar English colony. After the Japanese defeat at Midway, Japan canceled their plan to occupy Fiji. Used as a staging base for American forces early in the war, the invasion force for Guadalcanal departed Fiji on July 31, 1942. During 1945, 8,000 Fijian soldiers fought against the Japanese in the Solomon Islands and Bougainville. Fiji became independent on October 10, 1970.

Nandi
South-eastern corner of Viti Levu. Capital of Fiji and Nandji Airfield

Lautoka
Located on Viti Levu, north east of Nandi

Suva
Located on the western coast of Viti Levu Island.

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Last Updated
May 14, 2011