Uea

This article is about the island. For other uses, see UEA.

Uea is a high rocky offshore island of Rotuma. Uea is one of a number of outliers lying off the west coast of Rotuma. It is the second largest island and is the highest island in the Rotuma Group with an elevation of 260 metres (850 ft).^[1]

Uea

Geography
Coordinates	12.4658°S 176.9914°E / -12.4658; 176.9914
Archipelago	Rotuma Group
Total islands	13
Administration
Fiji
Division	Eastern
Province	Rotuma
Demographics
Ethnic groups	Rotuman

The endemic bird Rotuma myzomela (Myzomela chermesina) is found only on the main island of Rotuma and Uea.^[2]

The geological features and the beach forests of the island contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.^[3]