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Namena Lala

Namena Lala (sometimes spelt Namenalala) is a volcanic islet in Fiji, an outlier to the northern island of Vanua Levu (off Wainunu Bay), away. Situated at 17.11° South and 179.10° East, it covers an area of . Its maximum altitude is . The island is the site of the Namenalala Island resort and nature reserve.

A area of the island is the Namenalala Important Bird Area. It supports a population of vulnerable Shy Ground-dove. The sea bird nesting colony and beach forest of the island contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

Cyclone Winston

In February 2016, tropical Cyclone Winston hit Namena and caused huge damage to the island and its reef. However, the reef had recovered itself in a couple of years time.

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