Lefogaki
Lafogaki is an islet of Nanumea atoll, Tuvalu. It is a small uninhabited islet, which Nanumean traditions describe as being formed when sand spilled from the baskets of two women, Pai and Vau, when they were forced off Nanumea by Tefolaha, the Tongan warrior who became the ancestor of the people of Nanumea.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temotufoliki.
Lefogaki
- Islet
- Description: islet in Nanumea atoll, Tuvalu
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Latitude
-5.66392° or 5° 39′ 50″ south
Longitude
176.10089° or 176° 6′ 3″ east
Open location code
6V6R84P2+C9
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In Other Languages
From Bulgarian to Portuguese—“Lefogaki” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Teatua a Taepoa and Nanumea Lagoon.
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