Lifou

Lifou is the largest and most important island of the Loyalty Islands. It is located at ({{coor d|20.9|S|167.2|E|}}) Irregular in shape, Lifou Island is 81 km (50 miles) long and 16 to 24 km (10 to 15 miles) wide. The island is flat with no hills or rivers, but has abundant vegetation, fertile soils, and terraced cliffs. Lifou Island is a former coral atoll that was part of a submerged volcano. Nearly 2 million years ago, the island was uplifted to its present shape and elevation. Tourism is a major industry on the island. Chief exports include copra, rubber, and sugarcane. The water, since there are no rivers on Lifou, comes from rain that seeps through the calcareous soil and forms freshwater ponds. The major city on Lifou is We, which is located near the center of the image.

Related Topics:
Island - Loyalty Islands - Coral atoll - Copra - Rubber - Sugarcane - We

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