Editing Suva (section)

==Economy==
[[File:Suva Harbour.jpg|thumb|Suva Harbor]]

Unlike most cities and towns in Fiji, and many around the world, Suva did not grow up around a single industry. It has gradually developed to become the largest and most sophisticated city in the Pacific Islands, and a regional hub.  Fijians of Indian descent have largely shaped the economy of Fiji, contributing immensely to the growth of Suva and to its status as the economic and political capital of Fiji. Suva is the commercial center of Fiji: Most international banks have their Pacific headquarters here, including [[ANZ Bank|ANZ]] and the [[Westpac]]. In addition, most Fijian financial institutions, [[non-governmental organisations]], and government ministries and departments are headquartered here. At one point, both Air Pacific<ref>"World Airline Survey." ''[[FlightGlobal]]''. 10 April 1969. [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1969/1969%20-%200629.html?search=%22Air%20Micronesia%22 557] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229182626/https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1969/1969 |date=29 December 2018 }}.</ref> (now [[Fiji Airways]]) and [[Air Fiji]]<ref>''World Airline Directory''. [[Flight International]]. 16–22 March 2004. "[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%200065.html 63] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021115654/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%200065.html |date=21 October 2012 }}." "185 Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji."</ref> were headquartered in Suva.

A large part of Fiji's [[shipping|international shipping]], as well as the docking of international cruise ships, takes place at Suva's Kings Wharf. This has led to the growth of Suva's [[Tourism|tourism industry]].

The largest of Suva's several industrial areas is Walu Bay, which is home to factories, [[warehouses]], import-export companies, [[shipyards]], container yards, a brewery, and many printeries. Other notable industrial areas are Vatuwaqa, Raiwaqa, and Laucala Beach.

Suva boasts many thriving markets and shopping complexes. Among the most popular areas for shopping and commerce are Cumming Street and Victoria Parade.