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Nananu-i-Ra is an island in Fiji about 3 kilometers off the north coast of the main island of Viti Levu, near the town of Rakiraki in Ra Province. The island is 3.5 square kilometers and has a maximum elevation of 180 meters. The name "Nananu-I-Ra" means "Daydream of the West" in Fijian. Fijian mythology holds that Nananu-I-Ra is the point of departure for disembodied spirits leaving this world for the afterlife.
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The highest peak and lookout point on the eastern side bears the remnants of an ancient settlement complete with fractured and decorated pottery in low-lying areas and the legend of mythical creatures.
Tribal-era fish traps were the main source of food and still exist in some places on Nananu-i-Ra.
The island holds an immense geopolitical importance as it is located between the ports and landing points between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
Nananu-i-Ra is privately owned.
The nearest township is Rakiraki. A full report is available from Town and Country Planning Fiji that describes the ecology and natural aspects of Nananu-i-Ra.
Wind turbines are the preferred energy source to power most residents' homes.
Neighbouring islands include Dolphin Island and Nananu-i-Cake Island.
External links
Nananu-i-Ra travel guide from Wikivoyage- www.nananu.me
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На других языках
[de] Nananu-i-Ra
Nananu-i-Ra ist eine Insel der Fidschi-Inseln innerhalb der Viti-Levu-Gruppe und liegt nördlich der Hauptinsel Viti Levu.[1]- [en] Nananu-i-Ra
[es] Nananu-i-Ra
Nananu-i-Ra es una isla en Fiyi, de alrededor de 1,5 kilómetros de la costa de la isla principal de Viti Levu, en la provincia de Ra en Rakiraki. Tiene una altitud máxima de 180 metros.[fr] Nanunanu i Ra
Nanunanu i Ra orthographiée parfois Nananu i Ra est une île d'environ 5 km² située à deux kilomètres de la côte nord de Viti Levu et à l'est de Malake. Située sur la même barrière récifale que l'île jumelle Nanunanu i Cake, elle en est aujourd'hui séparée par une centaine de mètres. Elle est peuplée d'une centaine d'habitants qui vivent essentiellement de l'élevage ovin et de la pêche.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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