Vanua Levu
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Not to be confused with Vanua Lava, an island of Vanuatu.
"Sandalwood Island" redirects here. Not to be confused with Sumba, also known as Sandalwood Island.
Vanua Levu (pronounced [βaˈnua ˈleβu], lit. 'Big Land', Hindi: वानुआ लेवु), formerly known as Sandalwood Island, is the second largest island of Fiji. Located 64 kilometres (40 miles) to the north of the larger Viti Levu, the island has an area of 5,587.1 square kilometres (2,157.2 sq mi) and a population of 135,961 as of 2007[update].
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 16°35′S 179°11′E |
Archipelago | Vanua Levu Group |
Area | 5,587.1 km2 (2,157.2 sq mi) |
Length | 180 km (112 mi) |
Width | 50 km (31 mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,032 m (3386 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Nasorolevu |
Administration | |
Fiji | |
Division | Northern Division |
Largest settlement | Labasa (pop. 27,949) |
Demographics | |
Population | 160,000 (2022) |
Pop. density | 23.27/km2 (60.27/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Mainly Native Fijians and Fiji Indians |
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