- What is the longest river in Fiji?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Sigatoka River
- C) Navua River
- D) Bouwaqa River
Answer: A) Rewa River
- Which river flows through the capital city, Suva?
- A) Wainibuka River
- B) Rewa River
- C) Navua River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: B) Rewa River
- The Sigatoka River is known for its significance in which area?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Tourism
- C) Fishing
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is often referred to as the “Tropic of Capricorn River”?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Navua River
- C) Sigatoka River
- D) Wainibuka River
Answer: C) Sigatoka River
- What is the primary use of the Navua River?
- A) Transportation
- B) Irrigation
- C) Hydropower
- D) Tourism
Answer: B) Irrigation
- Which river is famous for its white-water rafting opportunities?
- A) Wainibuka River
- B) Rewa River
- C) Navua River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: C) Navua River
- What type of ecosystem is commonly found along the banks of Fiji’s rivers?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Mangrove forest
- C) Savannah
- D) Desert
Answer: B) Mangrove forest
- The Wainibuka River is a tributary of which larger river?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Navua River
- C) Sigatoka River
- D) Bouwaqa River
Answer: A) Rewa River
- Which river is known for its cultural significance to the indigenous Fijian people?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Navua River
- C) Wainibuka River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: C) Wainibuka River
- What is a major environmental issue facing Fiji’s rivers?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Pollution
- C) Climate change
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river forms part of the border between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu?
- A) Bouwaqa River
- B) Rewa River
- C) Navua River
- D) Wainibuka River
Answer: B) Rewa River
- The Sigatoka River is known for which popular tourist activity?
- A) Hiking
- B) Snorkeling
- C) River cruises
- D) Surfing
Answer: C) River cruises
- Which river’s basin is crucial for agricultural production in Fiji?
- A) Navua River
- B) Wainibuka River
- C) Sigatoka River
- D) Rewa River
Answer: C) Sigatoka River
- The Rewa River is important for which industry in Fiji?
- A) Fishing
- B) Hydropower
- C) Agriculture
- D) Tourism
Answer: B) Hydropower
- Which river is known for its rich biodiversity?
- A) Bouwaqa River
- B) Navua River
- C) Rewa River
- D) Wainibuka River
Answer: D) Wainibuka River
- The Navua River is located on which island of Fiji?
- A) Vanua Levu
- B) Taveuni
- C) Viti Levu
- D) Kadavu
Answer: C) Viti Levu
- Which river has the largest watershed area in Fiji?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Sigatoka River
- C) Wainibuka River
- D) Navua River
Answer: A) Rewa River
- What type of fish is commonly found in Fiji’s rivers?
- A) Salmon
- B) Tilapia
- C) Trout
- D) Catfish
Answer: B) Tilapia
- Which river is vital for the irrigation of sugarcane fields in Fiji?
- A) Wainibuka River
- B) Navua River
- C) Sigatoka River
- D) Rewa River
Answer: C) Sigatoka River
- The Bouwaqa River is located on which island?
- A) Viti Levu
- B) Vanua Levu
- C) Taveuni
- D) Kadavu
Answer: B) Vanua Levu
- Which river is associated with traditional Fijian ceremonies?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Navua River
- C) Wainibuka River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: C) Wainibuka River
- The Wainibuka River is significant for which ecological aspect?
- A) Flood control
- B) Soil erosion
- C) Habitat for wildlife
- D) Water supply
Answer: C) Habitat for wildlife
- Which river experiences seasonal flooding?
- A) Navua River
- B) Sigatoka River
- C) Rewa River
- D) Wainibuka River
Answer: A) Navua River
- The Sigatoka River is often referred to as the “River of the Lost” due to which reason?
- A) Mythical stories
- B) Flooding
- C) Deforestation
- D) Pollution
Answer: A) Mythical stories
- Which river is most popular for eco-tourism in Fiji?
- A) Navua River
- B) Rewa River
- C) Bouwaqa River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: A) Navua River
- Which river’s name means “river of the cow”?
- A) Rewa River
- B) Navua River
- C) Bouwaqa River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: C) Bouwaqa River
- What is a common method of transport used on Fiji’s rivers?
- A) Canoes
- B) Motorboats
- C) Ferries
- D) Yachts
Answer: A) Canoes
- Which river flows through a gorge that is popular for hiking?
- A) Wainibuka River
- B) Rewa River
- C) Sigatoka River
- D) Navua River
Answer: D) Navua River
- The Rewa River is significant for its role in which Fijian festival?
- A) Hibiscus Festival
- B) Bula Festival
- C) Sugar Festival
- D) Diwali
Answer: B) Bula Festival
- Which river is known for its lush vegetation along its banks?
- A) Bouwaqa River
- B) Wainibuka River
- C) Rewa River
- D) Sigatoka River
Answer: C) Rewa River
River Name | Length (approx.) | Source | Mouth | Significance |
Rewa River | 150 km | Viti Levu (Central) | Koro Sea | Longest river in Fiji; vital for irrigation and hydropower. |
Sigatoka River | 100 km | Sigatoka Valley | Coral Coast (Pacific Ocean) | Known for tourism, agriculture, and cultural significance. |
Navua River | 70 km | Namosi Highlands | Pacific Ocean | Popular for white-water rafting and eco-tourism. |
Wainibuka River | 80 km | Eastern Viti Levu | Rewa River | Important for local ecosystems and irrigation. |
Bouwaqa River | 35 km | Vanua Levu | Pacific Ocean | Significant for local agriculture and fishing. |
Nadroga River | 40 km | Nadroga-Navosa region | Pacific Ocean | Supports agriculture and local communities. |
Lau Group Rivers | Various | Lau Islands | Pacific Ocean | Local rivers important for freshwater and fishing. |
Bua River | 30 km | Bua Province | Pacific Ocean | Important for local biodiversity and fishing. |
Sawa-i-Lau River | 20 km | Sawa-i-Lau Island | Pacific Ocean | Known for its unique geological features. |
Koro River | 25 km | Koro Island | Pacific Ocean | Vital for local communities and ecosystems. |