Savai'i

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For the mythical original homeland of the Polynesian peoples (sometimes referred to as Savai'i), see Hawaiki

Savai’i, the "soul of Samoa", is the larger main island in the state of Samoa. Home to approximately 50,000 people, it is less developed than Upolu, the other main island. The ports of Salelologa and Asau are situated on Savai’i.

Savai’i is home of the Pulemele’i Mound, Alofa’aga Blowholes, and Moso's Footprint, which date back to prehistoric times. Falealupo, just 20 miles from the dateline, is the westernmost village of Samoa. In the early 19th century, the island was sometimes called Pola. Savai’i is an active volcano, which last erupted in 1911 with lava flows.

Coordinates: 13°35′S, 172°25′W