Savai'i

Aggie Grey's Apia Savai'i

Savai'i

 

the coast line

 

tree with native boats

Savai‘i, island of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The largest and westernmost of the nation's islands, it has an area of 1,700 sq km (660 sq mi). Savai‘i is a mountainous island of volcanic origin, with coasts surrounded by coral reefs.

 

lava flow

 

blowholes along the coast

The peaks of the island's interior rise to a maximum elevation of 1,857 m (6,094 ft) and have been inactive since the early 20th century. Agricultural products include coconuts, bananas, cacao, and coffee. Population (1991) 45,050.

 

tour of the island

 

tourists pay before entering the village

 

the village

 

residents

 

approaching a house

 

the interior

 

grandmother and baby

 

children bringing bananas

 

the church
(99 % Christians)

 

bus at the ferry terminal

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