Kanacea

Kanacea (pronounced ) (Kanathea) is a volcanic island with seven peaks in Fiji's Lau archipelago. It is 15 km west of Vanua Balavu. Covering an area of , it has a maximum elevation of 259 meters.

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Islands.name: Kanacea Island
Islands.image_name: Kanacea ISS006-E-7481 lrg.jpg
Islands.image_caption: NASA astronaut image of Kanacea Island, Lau Archipelago, Fiji
Islands.pushpin_map: Fiji
Islands.location: Fiji
Islands.archipelago: Lau Islands
Islands.area_km2: 12.48
Islands.elevation_m: 259
Islands.country: Fiji
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title: Division
Islands.country_admin_divisions: Eastern Division
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title_1: Province

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Kanacea (pronounced ) (Kanathea) is a volcanic island with seven peaks in Fiji's Lau archipelago. It is 15 km west of Vanua Balavu. Covering an area of , it has a maximum elevation of 259 meters.

The island features a coconut plantation and many streams, and is circled by great beaches and fringing reefs with a boat opening and a large lagoon on the northeastern side. Plantation buildings and a school remain.