Levuka Historical Port Town, Fiji

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The South Pacific nation of Fiji is comprised of 322 islands. About 100 are inhabited. Levuka is a town on the eastern coast of the Fijian island of Ovalau, a lush vulcanic Island with a population of about 8,000. Farming and fishing are the main source of income. Levuka was formerly the Capital of Fiji (today Suva is).

Levuka and the island of Ovalau had been seeking recognition from UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for decades, finally being designated in June 2013; being the first whs site for Fiji.

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Clown fish of Fiji. Part of a set of 4, issued in 2006. The Pink Anemonefish inhabits coral reefs and is usually associated with the anemone. Usually one adult pair and several juveniles are present in each anemone. 

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Evening rainbow, Fiji Islands

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The heart of the South Pacific, Fiji is blessed with 333 tropical islands that are home to happiness. Beautiful sunsets are a common feature in Fiji, bringing a tranquil conclusion to the day.

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In 1995 Post Fiji issued a set of eight stamps depicting Land Birds Of Fiji. This one is a 40c overprint picturing a Mangrove Heron. 

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Bula! from Fiji Islands

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Set in the tropical South Pacific. The Fiji islands are surely the essence of a tropical island paradise. White Sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees and pristine oceans. The country comprises an archipelago of more than 332 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited. The majority of Fiji's islands were formed through volcanic activity started around 150 million years ago.

Bula, like the Italian prego or the Hawaiian aloha, is a word in the Fijian language that is now imbued with a variety of meanings, each of which depend on the given the situation. The word (pronounced as boolah) literally means “life” and is most commonly used as a greeting, meaning “hello!”.

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers: St Johns Ambulance.

With nearly 300,000 members in 42 countries, St John Ambulance has diversified to meet local community needs around the world. In addition to first aid activities, it has developed ophthalmic and dental care, primary health care, youth programmes, relief work and disaster planning.

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