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Suva, Fiji

Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?

It's the tropics. You will have ants in your house. You will come to love the geckos in your house that eat the ants. Some houses had issues with rodents. Embrace any feral cats on...

What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?

Housing is a very mixed bag and causes quite a bit of drama within the Embassy community. Simplest way to describe housing is this: the housing is adequate. Some houses have pools, and nice yards,...