Cicia
Island in Northern Lau Islands, Fiji / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cicia (pronounced [ðiˈði.a]) is a Fijian island of the Lau Group. One of the Northern Lau Islands, Cicia is volcanic and is composed of raised coral. Its area is 34.6 square kilometres (13 sq mi).[1]
Cicia | |
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Island | |
Coordinates: 17°45′S 179°18′W | |
Country | Fiji |
Island group | Northern Lau Islands |
Area | |
• Total | 34.6 km2 (13.4 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
Population (June 1994)[1] | |
• Total | 1,197 |
• Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
Cicia is inhabited and has a Public Works Department depot, a jetty, and an airstrip, Cicia Airport. There are five villages on the island namely: Lomati, Mabula, Naceva, Natokalau and Tarakua. Tarakua is the chiefly village, with its chief being paramount on Cicia. There is a road which encircles the island and connects all villages. There are two agricultural estates. The local economy mainly depends on copra.[1]
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) was introduced to Cicia in order to control coconut pests and is now endemic to the island.