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Beqa (pronounced [mbeŋɡa]) is an island in Fiji, an outlier to the main island of Viti Levu, 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) to the south. The island has a land area of 36 square kilometres (14 square miles) and reaches a maximum elevation of 462 metres (1,516 feet). Beqa has 9 villages broken into 2 Tikinas or Districts: Sawau and Raviravi.

Beqa
Island
Beqa
Beqa Location in Fiji
Coordinates: 18°24′S 178°08′E
Country	Fiji
Island group	Viti Levu Group
Area
• Total	36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation	462 m (1,516 ft)

The villages of Dakuibeqa (the chiefly village of the Sawau people), Dakuni, Soliyaga, Naceva and Naseuseu are part of the Tikina (District) of Sawau. The villages of Nawaisomo, Raviravi, Lalati and Rukua are part of the Tikina (District) of Raviravi.

Tradition

Of the 9 villages on the island, Dakuibeqa Dakuni, Soliyaga, Naceva and Rukua are noted for the tradition of fire-walking.[1][2] The phenomenon was examined in 1902 when it was already a tourist attraction, with a "Probable Explanation of the Mystery" arrived at.[3]

Energy

The Fiji Times reported on 25 February 2006 that over 3000 inhabitants of six villages and five resorts were exploring ways to find a reliable source of power for Beqa. Wind and solar power were being considered, as was a cable across Beqa Strait from the mainland.

Economy

Beqa's main source of income is tourism; it has 4 resorts: Lawaki Beach House, Beqa Lagoon Resort (formerly Marlin Bay Resort), Kulu Bay Resort, Lalati Resort. Additionally, Royal Davui Resort is located on an Islet off Beqa, Steward Island. No other resorts are planned for Beqa. There is some small scale farming ventures and with improved infrastructure this could be expanded and become a larger revenue earner for the various villages of Beqa.

Beqa has developed a name for off season tomatoes, due to the unique climate Beqa has which allows tomatoes to be planted year round.

Notable people

• Sainimili Naivalu, wheelchair table tennis medalist and disability rights activist.
• Elina Nasaudrodro, Fijian international judōka, originally from Dakuni village[4]

See also

• List of islands

References

На других языках

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[de] Beqa

Beqa (IPA: [.mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}ˈmbeŋga], Schreibung auch Bega, Mbengga, Mbenga) ist eine Insel des Inselstaates Fidschi der Viti-Levu-Gruppe im südlichen Pazifischen Ozean. Administrativ zählt sie zur Central Division und dort zur Provinz Rewa. Bekannt ist Beqa als Touristenattraktion und durch den Kult des Feuerlaufs.

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- [en] Beqa

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[es] Beqa

Beqa es una isla y un distrito de Fiyi. Pertenece a la División Central y se encuentra a a 10 km de Viti Levu. Puede ser vista desde la capital nacional, la ciudad de Suva.

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[fr] Beqa

Beqa est une île d'environ 30 km² située à 10 km de la côte sud de Viti Levu d'environ 10 kilomètres. Elle culmine à environ 340 mètres d'altitude se composant de huit villages. L'île est connue pour sa cérémonie du Vilavilairevo (marche sur le feu) tradition ancienne dont les touristes sont aujourd'hui friands.

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[it] Beqa

Beqa è un'isola delle Figi, situata circa 10 km a sud da Viti Levu. Essa è suddivisa in due distretti (tikinas), che sono Sawau e Raviravi.

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[ru] Мбенга (остров)

Мбенга (фидж. Beqa) — остров в Фиджи.

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