Koro, Fiji Islands

Koro is an island of Fiji that forms part of the Lomaiviti archipelago. The Koro Sea is named after this volcanic island, which has a chain of basaltic cinder cones extending from north to south along its crest. With a land area of 108.9 square kilometers, it is the sixth largest island of Fiji. There has never been any commercial or tourist development on Koro. As a result it’s 3,200 Fijian inhabitants live in self sufficient harmony with nature and little influence from the outside world.

The island has an airport, situated on its eastern coast. On its northwestern tip is situated the Dere Bay Resort. Forestry and timber logging are the major economic activities.