Qamea

Coordinates: 16°46′S 179°46′W / 16.767°S 179.767°W / -16.767; -179.767
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Qamea (pronounced [ŋɡaˈmea]) is one of three islets lying to the east of Thurston Point on the island of Taveuni, Fiji, the others being Matagi and Laucala.

Geography

Qamea lies some 2.5 kilometers east of Thurston Point and covers an area of 34 square kilometers. Its length is 10 kilometers; its width varies from a few hundred meters to five kilometers. The island is characterized by high hills (some as much as 300 meters in height) and steep valleys. Indigenous fauna survived better in Qamea than in many other areas of Fiji, as the mongoose was never introduced. Qamea's Naivivi Bay is known geographically as a hurricane hole - a natural shelter from hurricanes.

Demographic and economic factors

snorkelling, sailing, shelling, and canoeing
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A partial view of Qamea as seen from Matagi Island

16°46′S 179°46′W / 16.767°S 179.767°W / -16.767; -179.767


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