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Nanuya

Nanuya is a toponym used for several small islands in Fiji, most notably Nanuya Levu and Nanuya Balavu, which are part of the Yasawa Islands chain off the western coast of Viti Levu. The name is of Fijian origin, and while precise etymology is not widely documented in English-language sources, it is used locally to refer to these islands.

Geography and settlement: The Yasawa group is a string of volcanic and coral islands known for beaches,

History and culture: The Yasawa Islands have long been inhabited by indigenous Fijians and are known for

Economy and access: Today, destinations associated with Nanuya are part of Fiji’s tourism network. Visitors typically

Environment: The area features sandy beaches, coral reefs suitable for snorkeling and diving, and tropical vegetation;

See also: Nanuya Balavu, Nanuya Levu, Yasawa Islands, Fiji.

reefs,
and
traditional
villages.
Nanuya
Levu
is
a
small
island
that
attracts
visitors
for
its
beaches
and
snorkeling;
Nanuya
Balavu
lies
nearby
and
also
supports
small
communities
and
guest
accommodations
along
parts
of
its
coast.
traditional
culture
and
hospitality.
Nanuya
Levu
gained
international
attention
when
it
served
as
a
filming
location
for
the
1980
film
The
Blue
Lagoon,
which
helped
popularize
Fiji’s
western
islands
as
a
tourist
destination.
travel
by
boat
from
Port
Denarau
or
via
the
Yasawa
Flyer
service
that
links
the
main
island
of
Viti
Levu
with
the
Yasawa
chain.
Accommodation
is
mainly
in
guesthouses
or
small
resorts
on
nearby
islands.
marine
conservation
and
Fiji’s
weather
patterns
influence
the
islands.