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Moturiki, Lomaiviti. There are also numerous small islands in the Pacific named Motu. A clear breakdown of the name Moturiki is in the Tuamotu group of Islands. According to the Polynesian dictionary, a part of the Tuamotus, the underworld, is Turikiriki. Again, in Mamanuca, Malolo Fiji, they broke down the word Moturiki by these names. Ra koi Motu, ra koi Riki, Monuriki, Modriki, Tokoriki, and names with links to Moturiki like Navadra and Vanuayalewa (female land-facts about Burotu in Lau). However, Vanuayalewa is known for the Seafield outside Verata to the east, Vuniivilevu or Davetalevu.
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