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Mauga Silisili

Silisili
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Satellite photo of Savai'i island (NASA photo)
Highest point
Elevation 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 
Prominence 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 
Isolation 2,245 kilometres (1,395 mi)
Listing Country high point
Ultra
Coordinates 13°37′06″S 172°29′09″W / 13.61833°S 172.48583°W / -13.61833; -172.48583Coordinates: 13°37′06″S 172°29′09″W / 13.61833°S 172.48583°W / -13.61833; -172.48583
Geography
Silisili is located in Samoa
Silisili
Silisili
Location of Mount Silisili in Samoa
Location Samoa

Mount Silisili is the highest peak in Samoa and the Samoa Islands chain. It is located in the centre of a mountain chain running the length of Savai'i island.

Mount Silisili rises to a height of 1,858 m. The word silisili means highest in reference to height, in the Samoan language.

Savai'i is the largest shield volcano island in the South Pacific.

Mount Silisili makes a popular hike of Savai'i island, and can be reached with a 2-day guided round-trip.




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