Vanua Levu

Vanua Levu (pronounced [βanua leβu]), formerly known as Sandalwood Island, is the second largest island of Fiji. It is 64 kilometres (40 miles) to the north of the larger island Viti Levu. The island has an area of 5,587.1 square kilometres (2,157.2 square miles). It has a population of 130,000.

Vanua Levu

Map of Vanua Levu
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	16°35′S 179°11′E
Archipelago	Vanua Levu Group
Area	5,587.1 km2 (2,157.2 sq mi)
Length	180 km (112 mi)
Width	50 km (31 mi)
Highest elevation	1,111 m (3645 ft)
Highest point	Mount Batini
Administration
Fiji
Division	Northern Division
Largest settlement	Labasa (pop. 25,000)
Demographics
Population	130,000
Pop. density	23.27/km2 (60.27/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Mainly Native Fijians and Fiji Indians