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Fiji is an enormous archipelago with diverse landscapes and climate. More than 300 islands are scattered over 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean, lying between latitudes of 12 degrees and 22 degrees South and between longitude 175 degrees East and 178 degrees West. The two largest islands are Viti Levu, where most of the population resides, and Vanua Levu to the North. Together, they comprise 87 per cent of the total land area. The islands are characterized by diverse ecosystems including significant areas of natural forest. Wide ranges of coastal and marine ecosystems exist, ranging from extensive areas of mangroves to various coral formations

This report replicates as well addressed new issues not covered by the WSSD National Assessment Report (NAR). In light of this statement, we would like to acknowledge Mr. Edward Drollett and Mrs. Helen Wong, the National WSSD Working Committee, the WSSD National Forum representatives, our national leaders, government departments, private and business sectors, community groups, other non-government organisations and individuals consulted, the staff of the Office of the Prime Minister for their contributions and hard work in developing the WSSD NAR and this report.

The Government of Vanuatu has decided to set up a micro hydro electric-power station on the Epong river to provide up to 25KW of electric power for the village of Epao and to use this development project as a pilot plant for training purposes on hydro electric power management.