Viewfinder competition: win a £200 hotel voucher

This pretty seaside town was its nation’s first capital. Photograph: PR

A former port, it was notorious for lawlessness and prostitution, and earned the name the “hell hole of the Pacific”. Photograph: PR

It was the scene of a fierce dispute between a tribal chief and settlers, but a meeting in the local church ultimately helped shape the nation. Name the town. Photograph: PR

This week’s winner will receive a £200 voucher from Hotels.com which can be used at more than 200,000 places to stay across the world, from quirky B&Bs and family boltholes to boutique hotels. Hotels.com customers can get a night free for every 10 stayed with its rewards scheme.

Email your answer by Thursday 26 September to viewfinder@observer.co.uk or send a postcard, with address and phone number, to Viewfinder, The Observer, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU.

■ Last week’s answer was Birmingham. The winner was Clive Hodgeman of Middleton, Ludlow. Photograph: internet