The Northern Division is one of four Divisions into which
Fiji
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's fourteen Provinces are grouped for
local government
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Local governments typically constitute a subdivision of a higher-level political or administrative unit, such a ...
purposes.
The administrative centre of the Division, where main governmental departments are located, is
Labasa.
The Northern Division covers three Provinces:
Macuata,
Cakaudrove, and
Bua, and includes the entire island of
Vanua Levu. This is based on the decisions of the traditional Fijian Provinces, as well as administrative considerations. Excluding the
Lau Islands, which form part of the
Eastern Division, the Northern Division is coextensive with the
Tovata Confederacy.
Notable Fijian leaders from the Northern Division include
Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, the first
President of the Fijian republic (1987–1993).
Prime Minister
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Sitiveni Rabuka is also from the Northern Division.
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, the current
President of Fiji
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, is from the Northern Division.
References
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