The Lomaiviti (pronounced [lomaiˈβitʃi] ) archipelago of Fiji consists of seven main islands and a number of smaller ones. They cover a total area of 411 square kilometres (159 sq mi), and had a population of 15,657 at the most recent census in 2017. The largest town, with a population of 1,131 in 2007, is Levuka , which was Fiji's first modern town and served as the capital from 1871 to 1877.
11-415: Lomaiviti may refer to: Lomaiviti Islands Lomaiviti District Lomaiviti Province Lomaiviti language Lomaiviti (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Lomaiviti . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
22-534: A former Minister (2001–2006) in the government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and, as of June 2006, the manager of government business in the House of Representatives as Leader of the House . Former Deputy Prime Minister Taufa Vakatale and the well-known Minister for Home Affairs , Josefa Vosanibola , is also from Lomaiviti. [REDACTED] Lomaiviti Islands travel guide from Wikivoyage This article about
33-439: A former Minister (2001–2006) in the government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and, as of June 2006, the manager of government business in the House of Representatives as Leader of the House . Former Deputy Prime Minister Taufa Vakatale and the well-known Minister for Home Affairs , Josefa Vosanibola , is also from Lomaiviti. [REDACTED] Lomaiviti Islands travel guide from Wikivoyage This article about
44-476: A geographical location in Fiji is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lomaiviti Islands#Q1141620 The Lomaiviti (pronounced [lomaiˈβitʃi] ) archipelago of Fiji consists of seven main islands and a number of smaller ones. They cover a total area of 411 square kilometres (159 sq mi), and had a population of 15,657 at the most recent census in 2017. The largest town, with
55-613: A long-standing debt owed to the United States consul John Brown Williams by Seru Epenisa Cakobau , the Vunivalu (Paramount Chief) of Bau Island who claimed to be King of Fiji. This debt was one of the factors contributing to Cakobau's decision to cede Fiji to the United Kingdom in 1874, just three years after achieving his decades-long dream of uniting Fiji's myriad islands and tribes under his authority. Lomaiviti comprises one of
66-752: A population of 1,131 in 2007, is Levuka , which was Fiji's first modern town and served as the capital from 1871 to 1877. The first known European sighting of the Lomaiviti Group was recorded in May 1789 by Captain William Bligh , who was on his epic voyage in a lifeboat to Timor having been cast adrift by his crew in the Mutiny on the Bounty . He revisited the area in 1792 in HMS ; Providence to complete his survey of
77-460: The Lomaiviti Group was recorded in May 1789 by Captain William Bligh , who was on his epic voyage in a lifeboat to Timor having been cast adrift by his crew in the Mutiny on the Bounty . He revisited the area in 1792 in HMS Providence to complete his survey of the area. The islands of Koro , Batiki , and Gau were seized by the United States Navy in 1867 as security for
88-572: The area. The islands of Koro , Batiki , and Gau were seized by the United States Navy in 1867 as security for a long-standing debt owed to the United States consul John Brown Williams by Seru Epenisa Cakobau , the Vunivalu (Paramount Chief) of Bau Island who claimed to be King of Fiji. This debt was one of the factors contributing to Cakobau's decision to cede Fiji to the United Kingdom in 1874, just three years after achieving his decades-long dream of uniting Fiji's myriad islands and tribes under his authority. Lomaiviti comprises one of
99-430: The fourteen provinces of Fiji , called Lomaiviti Province . Well-known natives of Lomaiviti include Mosese Qionibaravi CMG (10 September 1938 – 22 September 1987) was a civil servant and politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1973 until his death, also holding the offices of Speaker of the House, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Finance, and Deputy Prime Minister. Simione Kaitani ,
110-430: The fourteen provinces of Fiji , called Lomaiviti Province . Well-known natives of Lomaiviti include Mosese Qionibaravi CMG (10 September 1938 – 22 September 1987) was a civil servant and politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1973 until his death, also holding the offices of Speaker of the House, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Finance, and Deputy Prime Minister. Simione Kaitani ,
121-405: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lomaiviti&oldid=1052649460 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lomaiviti Islands The first known European sighting of
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