Malamala Island

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Malamala Island
Geography
Location South Pacific
Coordinates 17°43′25″S177°16′31″E / 17.7237°S 177.27523°E / -17.7237; 177.27523 Coordinates: 17°43′25″S177°16′31″E / 17.7237°S 177.27523°E / -17.7237; 177.27523
Archipelago Mamanuca Islands
Area0.046 km2 (0.018 sq mi)
Highest elevation5 m (16 ft)
Administration
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [1]
Division Western
Province Nadroga-Navosa Province
Demographics
Population0

Malamala is a tiny islet within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji in the South Pacific. [2] [3] The islands are a part of the Fiji's Western Division.

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Geography

The islet is also known as Daydream Island. [4] There is a private resort (Malamala Beach Club) there. The islet is just 25 minutes from Port Denarau. [5]

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