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The North Island is home to the islands' airstrip and the capital of Vingt Cinq and village of La Fourche , while the South Island has the village of Sainte Rita .
The islands are known for their coconuts, the production of which is the main industry, and for the Agalega Island Day Gecko . At one time, no coinage circulated on the islands; all payment was by government-issued voucher s and debited directly from the inhabitants' salaries.
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