Palauli
Geological formations of lava tubes have created the Taga Blowholes on the coast of Taga village and attracts visitors and tourists.
In recent years, the inland village of Sili has refused to let the government of Samoa build a hydroelectric power plant on traditional land due to conservation and cultural concerns.
The paramount title of this district is Lilomaiava, which is conferred in Vailoa. As part of the selection process for the title-holder, Vailoa must consult Safotu village in the Gagaifomauga political district. Safotu is the northern base of the Lilomaiava title in Savai'i.
Extensive pre-historic settlements have been surveyed and studied in the Palauli district where the Pulemelei Mound is situated.
Map - Palauli
Map
Country - Samoan_Islands
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The population of the Samoan Islands is approximately 250,000. The inhabitants have in common the Samoan language, a culture known as fa'a Samoa, and an indigenous form of governance called fa'amatai. Samoans are one of the largest Polynesian populations in the world, and most are of exclusively Samoan ancestry.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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WST | Samoan tala | T | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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EN | English language |
SM | Samoan language |