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The renowned Nakauvadra Range which is associated with Fijian mythology is visible from anywhere in the Rakiraki district. It is also the main contributing factor to the dry conditions that prevail throughout much of the year in the Rakiraki region.
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Traditional Fijian villages in the Rakiraki district are Namuaimada, Navolau Number 1, Navolau Number 2, Navutulevu, Navuavua, Malake & Nakorokula.
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At the 1996 census, the Rakiraki district had a population of 29,137, with 15,325 in the smaller Rakiraki sub-district. Of these, 3361 lived in
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village, believed to be one of Fiji's oldest human settlements. Pottery excavated at the base of the rock has been dated to around 1000BC.
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was reported to be sympathetic to the proposal. The main township is Rakiraki town locally known as Vaileka.
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who reportedly consumed more than 800 of his victims, is close to the township of Vaileka.
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Many noted Fijian politicians have originated from this area, such as
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when travelling along the Kings Road, on the northern coast of
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is bottled 20 kilometres west of the main town of Rakiraki.
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Street on Rakiraki Town, the only town of the district
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are raised in the highlands. Root crops, including
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