Editing Labasa (section)

==Economic activities==
[[File:Labasa airport (5744700848).jpg|thumb|Labasa airport]]
The surrounding areas of Labasa are mostly farming areas, which contribute to much of the industry in the town.  The largest crop grown is sugar cane.  The large [[Fiji Sugar Corporation-1894]] sugar mill on the outskirts of Labasa town is the only such mill on the island.

Recently, due to political changes and loss of overseas markets, sugar cane farming and production has been steadily decreasing.  This has been reflected in the increasing migration of people to the main island of [[Viti Levu]], in search of employment opportunities.

[[Labasa Hospital]] is the referral centre for all health centres and hospital on the island of [[Vanua Levu]], and has recently been expanded.

Labasa is generally an agricultural town, off the tourist track. The Labasa Airport is located in Waiqele about 7&nbsp;km from the town centre with multiple daily domestic flights to Nausori and Nadi international airports. Passenger ferry connections require an overland trip to either Nabouwalu or Savusavu. Labasa has a couple of hotels to stay in (Takia/Travel Lodge and Grand Eastern Hotel). There is at least one movie theatre and several restaurants in the main street providing a range of local and Chinese flavours.

There is a fairly large market towards the end of the town where one can buy and sample a range of foods, spices, fish, poultry, goats and other local products. A large taxi stand and a bus stop is also by the market.

It also has some popular tourist spots while the people of Labasa are quite well known for their hospitality.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}