Everything about Vanua Balavu totally explained
Vanua Balavu is the second largest island in
Fiji's
Lau archipelago (not counting the islands of the
Moala Group), and the main island of the Northern Lau Group.
Geography and infrastructure
Located at, this
coral and
volcanic island has a land area of 53 square kilometers. Its maximum elevation is 283 meters. The island is characterized by steep undercut cliffs, with fertile volcanic soil. It is well watered and has hot springs. There is an extensive
reef system, including the islets of
Qilaqila Bay. The main village on the island is
Lomaloma.
Vanua Balavu boasts of the
Yanuyanu Island Resort, an airstrip, a
copra port, and a small hospital.
There is also the Lomaloma Copra Biofuel Project which provides power to three villages, Naqara, Sawana and Lomaloma.
Points of interest
A large sea cave on the southeastern tip of Vanuabalavu was excavated and shown to have been used by humans more than 10 centuries ago.
Notable people
The best-known native of Vanua Balavu is
Laisenia Qarase, Fiji's
Prime Minister since
2000, who hails from the village of
Mavana. Other prominent Vanua Balavu natives are the academic leader
Esther Williams, from
Levukana village, former
Attorney-General Qoriniasi Bale, from
Levukana village, and prominent former politician
Filipe Bole, also from Mualevu village. Charles Walker, a former politician and Fiji diplomat hails from Sawana village.
Mere Samisoni Business woman and politician comes from the Village of Lomaloma also including the current Lami Mayor Tevita Vuatalevu who hails from the village of Mavana.
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