What is "takia"

n. A kind of outrigger canoe used in Fiji.

Takia may refer to:

• Ayesha Takia, Indian actress
• Takia language
• Takia people of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
• Bazmaghbiar, Armenia - formerly Takia
• Takia, Iran, a village in Markazi Province, Iran
• Takia (watercraft), a traditional watercraft of Fiji

Takia are a traditional watercraft of Fiji. They are a type of outrigger canoe that is smaller than a camakau, in turn smaller than a drua. A takia hull is a dugout made from any suitable wood. They rarely have sails, and do not feature a centreboard. An oar is used as a rudder.