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Lauliʻi, American Samoa
Laulii is a village on the eastern side of Tutuila Island in American Samoa. It is located in Sua County. Entering the village of Laulii, one has to climb a small hill where a lighthouse is located. The village's rugby club is named after the lighthouse — Moli ole Ava. It is one of the most successful and oldest clubs in the territory. Many well-known players have emerged from Laulii, such as Vui Eli Tagaloa, the current coach, Ropeti TaulaTJ Aulava, and others. The village is divided into two sections: Lauliituai (Old Town) and Lauliifou (New Laulii). As of Late 2020 there are 6 Christian Worship Churches in Laulii. The Methodist, The Catholic, The London Missionary Society, Church, Assembly of God, Church of Christ Latter Day Saints Laulii Ward, Saint John's Episcopal Church. Breakers Point Naval Guns, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in American Samoa, U.S. National Register of Historic Places is located at Tafananai near Lauliifou. Lau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tutuila Island
Tutuila is the largest and most populous island of American Samoa and is part of the archipelago of the Samoan Islands. It is the third largest island in the Samoan Islands chain of the Pacific Ocean, Central Pacific. It is located roughly northeast of Brisbane, Australia and lies over to the northeast of Fiji. It contains a large, natural harbor, Pago Pago Harbor, where Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa, is situated. Pago Pago International Airport is also located on Tutuila. The island's land expanse is about 68% of the total land area of American Samoa. With 56,000 inhabitants, it is also home to 95% of the population of American Samoa. The island has six terrestrial and three marine ecosystems. Tutuila has mountainous regions, the highest point of which is . The island is attractive to tourists because of its beaches, coral reefs, and World War II relics, as well as its suitability for sporting activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. Etymology It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
