# Vatukoula

Nadi, Fiji

Vatukoula, meaning gold rock in Fijian, is a mining town in western Viti Levu. After Bill Borthwick struck commercial gold here in 1932, it grew into one of the South Pacific's major gold mines, with a long and troubled labor history.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Vatukoula, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -17.5, 177.84983

[City page](/cities/nadi)

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