Silisili

 ( Mountains Of 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 is ranked 24th by topographic isolation.

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 Oceania.

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Climbing the volcano 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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See also

• Mount Matavanu, active volcano on Savai'i, last erupted 1905 - 1911.
• Mata o le Afi, a volcano on Savai'i, last erupted 30 October 1902 to 17 November 1902.
• Mauga Afi, a volcano on Savai'i, last erupted about 1725.
• List of ultras of Oceania

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