Nadroga-Navosa

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Nadroga-Navosa ( Nadroga : Nadrogā-Navoha) is one of the fourteen Fijian provinces (yasana) and is one of the eight provinces on Viti Levu , the largest island in Fiji. The province in the Western Division covers an area of ​​approximately 2,385 km² and extends over the southwest and central parts of Viti Levu. The province also includes the Mamanuca Archipelago off the west coast of Viti Levu, Vatulele (nad .: Vahilele), and the remote Ceva-i-Ra in the southwest. In 2017, 58,931 inhabitants were counted. This makes it the fifth largest province. The main town is Sigatoka , which alone has about 9700 inhabitants.

geography

Nadroga-Navosas extends from the south coast far into the center of the island to the northeast. While the north borders completely on the province of Ba , the provinces of Naitasiri , Namosi and Serua join the Central Division in the east . The area around Mount Vatakasa with a base of the Fiji Electricity Authority (Monasavu Depot) extends far into the Naitasiri province.

The main town is Sigatoka near the mouth of the Sigatoka River . There are also the larger towns of Korolevu , Tuvu , Draiba , Saweni and Maveni in the hinterland, as well as the coastal towns of Navutu , Sanasana , Malomalo , Yadua , Korotogo , Vatua and Komave .

The coast of Nadroga is known for its white sandy beaches. Navosa, on the other hand, is the sparsely populated hinterland with rivers, deep gorges and steep mountains. Horses live wild in the hilly areas. The Mamanucas islands off the west coast are a popular tourist destination, especially for surfers. The coast is part of the Coral Coast with hotels like Shangri-La's Fijian Resort , Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort , Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, and others. Popular destinations are Tavarua Island , Natadola Beach , Korotogo, Sigatoka, the Sigatoka Sand Dunes and the Sigatoka Valley, the so-called "Salad Bowl of Fiji" "(Valley Road).

Attractions

The Sigatoka Sand Dunes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Fiji's most important archaeological and historical sites. The dunes are about a kilometer from the center of Sigatoka. In July 1989 they were placed under the administration of the National Trust of Fiji Islands as Fiji's first national park . The dunes cover an area of ​​650 hectares and consist of a unique combination of geomorphological, ecological, cultural and aesthetic features. The national park is of great importance for environmental education and leisure activities.

Other historic sites include the Tavuni Hill Fort (an ancient Tongan fortress in the Sigatoka Valley) and the Momi Gunsite (the location of two cannon with great range and a sentry on the Momi Bay from the Second World War ). Kula Eco Park is another center for the protection of native flora and fauna.

In Nadroga there was a settlement of the Lapita culture , which is considered to be the first in the region. The site is near Bourewa and Nadroga was also one of the largest states of Fiji in pre-colonial times.

Culture

The population of Nadroga / Navosa is considered to be particularly hospitable, which is why the tourism industry in the province is strong. The iTaukei from Nadroga / Navosa speak their own dialect and also differ in cultural aspects. A large number of the male population are transgender . Traditional pottery based on the example of the Lapita culture is cultivated and Masi ( tapa bark fiber) is also produced in Vatulele; Another handicraft branch is the traditional production of salt.

administration

The province of Nadroga-Navosa Province is under the responsibility of the Fiji Ministry of iTaukei Affairs , which is represented by the Nadroga-Navosa Provincial Council . The council is headed by Na Kalevu Ratu Sakiusa Makutu , who is also the chief of the province. Ratu Sakiusa is one of the influential chiefs who is also responsible for national issues. The province also has three members of parliament in Fiji .

Districts

Nadroga-Navosa is divided into the districts (tikina) Cuvu , Nasigatoka , Tuva , Malomalo , Wai , Malolo , Naqalimare , Namataku , Noikoro , Conua , Raviravi , Nokonoko , Waicoba , Mavua , Bemana , Navatusila , Koroinasau , Komave , Korolevu I Wai , Nasikawa , Nadrau and Vatulele .

Division of Nadroga and Navosa

On November 5, 2008, the Interim Indigenous Affairs Minister announced a proposal to split the province into two provinces, Navosa and Nadroga. This idea was approved by Kalevu , the senior chief of Nadroga / Navosa.

Christian State

In 2015 there was a movement that tried to establish a “ Christian state ” in Nadroga-Navosa. The Chief of Police , Ben Groenewald , viewed this movement as a "harmless cult", while the then Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama saw a serious threat and ordered a military closure.

economy

Nadroga-Navosa is one of the largest provincial economic sectors in Fiji. The area is nicknamed the "Coral Coast" and Nadroga has many hotels and resorts outside of Nadi . There have been extensive international housing projects recently. Tourism is one of the largest industries and there is also sugar cane cultivation.

Nadroga is also known as the Salad Bowl of Fiji , especially the Sigatoka Valley , where much of the fruits, vegetables and spices in Fiji are grown. Dalo ( taro ), a characteristic plant of eastern Fiji, is not so widespread in Nadroga. Cassava (tapioca) is produced for the domestic market and for export. Sugar cane cultivation has declined over the past decade as farmers want to grow a wider range of products. There was also earlier beef production on a large scale through the state-sponsored Yalavou Cattle Scheme .

Sports

The most important athlete in Fiji, Iliesa Delana , who won the first gold medal at the 1964 Paralympic Games for Fiji, comes from Nadroga / Navosa .

Rugby is a popular sport in Nadroga, which is why the province is well represented both in competitions and by the players for the national team. The Nadroga Rugby Team has won the prestigious Farebrother-Sullivan Cup 111 times up to 2017 . From 1971 to 1979 alone they won the Cup nine times in a row and the team of the "Stallions" has won the Fiji Rugby Union Cup 26 times.

Fiji's second largest arena, Lawaqa Park , is located in the provincial capital, Sigatoka.

Nadroga is also known for the annual Bilibili Race , a sporting event for employees of the hotels and resorts on the Coral Coast. In addition to the tug-of-war, sack race and other competitions, the main event is the “bilibili” race (bamboo raft) on the Sigatoka River.

Other sports :

There are also several boxing champions from Nadroga / Navosa: Mitieli Navuilawa , Paula Kavika , Niko Degei , Mosese Kavika , Sakeasi Dakua , Luke Sisiwa , Iliavi Bose , Jone Mataitini , Ilatia Vaka and Saiyad Hussein . In football, Nadroga FC won the national title three times. In athletics, Napolioni Kurucibi , Mereoni Vibose and Temesia Kaumaiya should be mentioned in particular .

Personalities

Rugby player

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Fiji Bureau of Statistics: 2017 Population and Housing Census - Release 1 . In: Census 2017 . January 5, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ http://www.statsfiji.gov.fj/cens&surveys/Pop.bydivision.htm
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  4. ↑ InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa . InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ Nandronga and Navosa at GeoNames , geonames.org 2020-06-12.
  6. ↑ Archived copy . Archived from the original on October 22, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  7. ↑ Archived copy . Archived from the original on October 22, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  8. ^ The Economist , Jan 23, 2016: 53.
  9. ↑ http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=130464
  10. ↑ BSP bsp.com.fj 2020-06-15.
  11. ↑ 'Too much Sigatoka fun', Fiji Times , 10/18/2010 ( http://www.fijitimes.com.fj/story.aspx?ref=archive&id=158146 )

Coordinates: 18 ° 0 ′  S , 177 ° 40 ′  E