Cicia
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).
Cicia | |
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Island | |
Cicia Location in Fiji Cicia Cicia (Oceania) | |
| 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) | |
| • 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.
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) was introduced to Cicia in order to control coconut pests and is now endemic to the island.
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