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Kitadaito, literally "North Great East", is the northern half of the Daito Islands, with a population of around 540.
There are a lot of marshes in the interior of the island. A plethora of unique flora and fauna can also be found.
However, there are no natural sources of water on Kita Daito. The island utilizes a de-salynization plant to convert sea water into fresh water.
There is a wide-variety of animal and plant life on Kita Daito. The most famous of which are the Kita Daito Fly Fox, or Fruit Bat. There are estimated to be approximately 300 left on the island.
Among the most diverse and thriving animal communities on Kita Daito are those of the insect and arachnid families. There are many different forms of butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, crickets, centipedes mukade, spiders, wasps, honey bees, ants, cockroaches, and moths on the island.
Another interesting animal on the island is the island's poisonous toad which is rumored to be brought to the island from China.
Kita Daito's main industry is Sugarcane Saitokibi farming and processing. Sugarcane fields cover the majority of the island.
Fishing is extremely popular with the local population. Athletic contests of all sort are also popular with the local population. Okinawan Sumo, Edo Sumo, Eisa Dancing, and Baseball are a few of the predominant activities.
