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 105.3 square kilometres (40.7 sq mi), the 5-by-10-mile (8 by 16 km) island is the seventh largest in Fiji.

Among Fijians, Koro is known as the most fertile island in Fiji, boasting large plantations and thriving tropical forests.

[2] Captain William Bligh of HMS Bounty passed between the islands of Koro and Makogai in early May 1789, becoming the first European to discover them.

[2] Ferry service by Patterson Brothers Shipping Company connects Koro to Viti Levu.