Uea | |
Coordinates: | -12.4658°N 176.9914°W |
Archipelago: | Rotuma Group |
Total Islands: | 13 |
Country: | Fiji |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Division |
Country Admin Divisions: | Eastern |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Province |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Rotuma |
Ethnic Groups: | Rotuman |
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 .[1]
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]