Hạfliua

Hạfliua or Hofliua, also known as Split Island, is an islet which falls under the governing jurisdiction of the Fijian dependency of Rotuma.

The seabird nesting colony contributes to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

[1] Hạfliua is the westernmost island of Rotuma Group, and about 0.1 square kilometres (0.039 sq mi) in area.

It is a small, bare, rocky and cliffy islet, 58 metres (190 ft) high, located 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) southwest of Uea.

While the process must have been extremely difficult for the relatives attempting to move the dead up such a steep cliff for burial, the very process was undertaken for the protection of the bodies, and the effort involved was considered indicative of the love or esteem held for the deceased.