Ra (island)
Rah or Ra is a small coral islet of 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi), located in the Banks group of northern Vanuatu. The same name also refers to the single village which is situated within this islet.
Native name: Aya | |
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The islet of Rah is located at the southwest point of the bigger island Mota Lava. | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 13°42′58″S 167°37′48″E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu, Banks Islands |
| Area | 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
| Province | Torba Province |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 189 (2009) |
There is a massive rock tower on the island, which is a popular hiking spot for locals as well as tourists. It is named Tavalya in Mwotlap (meaning "the other side of Ra"), and sometimes labelled 'the Rock of Rah' in English.
The islet of Rah is situated off the larger island of Mota Lava. Access to Rah is done in two ways: at low tide, by wading across the narrow strait from the mainland; at high tide, by outrigger canoe.
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