Silisili | |
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Satellite photo of Savai'i island (NASA photo)
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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°WCoordinates: 13°37′06″S 172°29′09″W / 13.61833°S 172.48583°W |
Geography | |
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.