Moturiki

Moturiki

Moturiki is an island belonging to Fiji's Lomaiviti Archipelago. Covering an area of 10.4 square kilometers, it is situated at 17.45° South and 178.44° East.

The island is inhabited by about 2000 Fijians living in 9 villages. Daku, Naicabecabe, Nasauvuki, Nasesara, Niubasaga, Savuna, Uluibau, Yanuca,and Wawa

Moturiki is of great archaeological interest. Important discoveries include the earliest Lapita sites of Fiji as well as the oldest human skeleton found in Fiji (dating about 3000 years).

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Coordinates: 17°45′S 178°45′E / 17.75°S 178.75°E / -17.75; 178.75

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