Kitava

Kitava is the easternmost island of the Trobriand Islands in Papua New Guinea. It is located 17.8 kilometers east of the main island Kiriwina. About 300 meters west of the western tip precedes the uninhabited and only about four acre island Urâtu side.

1989 called 2,300 inhabitants. At the 2000 census there were 2,907, spread over the following eight villages and two separately recognized schools in three statistical census tracts ( wards ):

By far the largest village is Okabulula ( officially Okabulula 1,2 and 3) on the northern tip of the island, with 1,063 inhabitants. At this point a village called Bomapou is earlier detected as location of the school and the former mission.

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The island reaches a height of 142 meters. The inhabitants of the island, which are also called Kitava, are known for their natural diet and lifestyle.

Health

After Kitava study by Steffan Lindeberg none of the so-called diseases of civilization are present.

Nutrition

The diet of Kitava has a very high carbohydrate content ( approximately 69 % of calories). The main food is root vegetables ( yams, sweet potatoes, taro and tapioca). In addition, fruits ( coconut, banana, papaya, pineapple, guava, watermelon and pumpkin), some vegetables, and a little fish are eaten.