Beqa

Beqa

Beqa (pronounced|mbeŋga) is an island in Fiji, an outlier to the main island of Viti Levu, 10 kilometers to the north. The island has a land area of 36 square kilometers and reaches a maximum altitude of 462 meters.

Tradition

Of the 9 villages on the island, Rukua and Daku-i-Beqa are noted for the tradition of fire-walking.

Energy

The Fiji Times reported on 25 February 2006 that over 3000 inhabitants of six villages and five resorts were exploring ways to find a reliable source of power for Beqa. Wind and solar power were being considered, as was a cable across Beqa Strait from the mainland.

Economy

Beqa's main source of income is Tourism it has 4 resorts Beqa Lagoon Resort (formerly Marlin Bay Resort), Kulu Bay Resort, Lalati Resort and an Islet off Beqa is the exclusive Royal Davui Resort. There are several other Resorts Planned for Beqa.There is some small scale farming ventures and with improved infrastructure this could be expanded and become a larger revenue earner for the various villages of Beqa.

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