Yanuca Levu

Island in Fiji

Yanuca Levu (Fijian pronunciation: [jaˈnuða ˈleβu]) is a hilly steep islet in Fiji's Lomaiviti group, within Ovalau reef.[1]

The local chief is the Turaga na Tunimata, who is also a descendant of the priests of Moturiki.

The island is believed to contain sources of oil and other minerals.

References

  1. ^ Review of the protected areas system in Oceania (PDF) (September 1986 ed.). Cambridge: IUCN. 1986. p. 137. ISBN 2-88032-509-9. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
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Lomaiviti Islands
  • Batiki
  • Gau
  • Koro
  • Makogai
  • Moturiki
  • Nairai
  • Ovalau
  • Wakaya
  • Yanuca Lailai
  • Yanuca Levu
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Principal islands
  • Vanua Levu
  • Viti Levu
Other major islands
  • Gau
  • Kadavu
  • Koro
  • Ovalau
  • Taveuni
Significant outliers
  • Conway Reef
  • Rotuma
Archipelagos

17°46′S 178°47′E / 17.767°S 178.783°E / -17.767; 178.783


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