Qelelevu is a coral islet in Fiji, a member of the Ringgold Isles archipelago, which forms an outlier to the northern island of Vanua Levu. Apart from three nearby coral islets, it is 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the nearest island. Qelelevu covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers. Its maximum elevation is 12 metres (39 ft).
Qelelevu | |
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Island | |
Country | Fiji |
Archipelago | Ringgold Isles |
Area | |
• Total | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 16°05′S 179°10′W / 16.083°S 179.167°W |
Archipelago | Ringgold Isles |
Administration | |
The small village of Nalutu (16°05′15″S 179°09′07″W / 16.087453°S 179.151907°W) is located on Qelelevu. Fishing is the only significant economic activity.
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