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A'opo Destination Guide
Delve into A'opo in Samoa
A'opo in the region of Samoa (general) with its 390 residents is a city in Samoa - some 54 mi or ( 88 km ) West of Apia , the country's capital .
Current time in A'opo is now 09:47 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Apia " with a UTC offset of 14 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mata-Utu, Vaisala, Utuloa, Sagone, and Safotu. While being here, make sure to check out Mata-Utu . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in A'opo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Attitude in Samoa - Part 1
Samoa, an island paradise, but even paradise has its problems. We go off the tourist trail and ask is enough being done for people living with a disability? This is a half hour story, please watch par ..
The second part of Attitude in Samoa - Part 1
Our second part of Attitude in Samoa - Samoa is known as a warm and friendly nation. Yet this tiny country faces many challenges in trying to support its disabled people...overcoming centuries of judg ..
Attitude in Samoa - Part 3
Samoa, an island paradise, but even paradise has its problems. We go off the tourist trail and ask is enough being done for people living with a disability? This is a half hour story, please watch par ..
Samoan Family Life, Culture and Homes
From the www.VideoSource.com Global Village Travel Guide and DVD, "Islands of the South Pacific". Stock footage available from http Transcript: In other areas of the jungle, the giant Aua tree raises ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mauga Afi
Mauna Afi is a volcanic mountain on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. Its name means Burning Mountain or Mountain of Fire, from the Samoan language mauga (mountain) and afi (fire). The most recent eruption of Mauga Afi was around 1725. {cn}} The island of Savai'i consists of a massive shield volcano and is still volcanically active. Other volcanoes on Savai'i include Mt Silisili, the highest mountain in Samoa and Mt Matavanu.
Located at -13.57 -172.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Aopo
Aopo is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is in the political district of Gaga'ifomauga. The village is located inland from the north coast of Savai'i, close to the main lava field from the island's volcanic cones. There is an Aopo Conservation Area open to visitors and the trail starts at the east end of the village. Hikers can ascend Mt Silisili, Samoa's highest peak, from Aopo. In 2007, Aopo village sold its teak plantation to Blue Bird Lumber.
Located at -13.48 -172.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Gaga'ifomauga
Gaga'ifomauga is a political district on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. The district is situated on the northern side of the island with a population of 4,770 (2001 Census). Gaga'ifomauga district include the village communities of Aopo, Lefagaoali'i, Manase, Safune, Safotu, Samauga and Sasina. The main village in the district was traditionally Aopo. Manase, Safotu, Sasina and Safune are situated by the sea.
Located at -13.48 -172.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Mata o le Afi
Mata o le Afi is a volcano on the island of Savai'i in the South Pacific nation of Samoa. Mata o le Afi translates from the Samoan language as Eye of the Fire or Source of the Fire. The most recent eruption of Mata o le Afi occurred from 30 October 1902 to 17 November 1902. Other volcanoes on Savai'i include Mt Matavanu and Mauga Afi. In Samoan mythology the god of earthquakes is Mafui'e.
Located at -13.61 -172.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Savai'i
Savaiʻi is the largest and highest island in Samoa and the Samoa Islands chain. It is also the biggest landmass in Polynesia outside Hawaii and New Zealand. The island of Savai'i is also referred to by Samoans as Salafai, a classical Samoan term used in oratory and prose. The island is home to 43,142 people (2006 Census) who make up 24% of the country's population. The only township and ferry terminal is Salelologa, the main entry point to the island, situated at the east end of Savai'i.
Located at -13.58 -172.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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