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Apolima is the smallest of the four inhabited islands of Samoa. It lies in the Apolima Strait, between the country's two largest islands: Upolu to the east, and Savai'i to the west.

Apolima

Apolima seen from the Upolu-Savai'i ferry
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	13.824°S 172.151°W / -13.824; -172.151
Area	1 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Coastline	4.19 km (2.604 mi)
Administration
Samoa
Demographics
Population	75 (2006)

The island has one village settlement, Apolima Tai, with a population of 75 (2006 Census).[1] The small settlement is situated in the interior's flat plateau, on the northern side.

Apolima is the rim of an extinct volcanic crater with a maximum height of 165 m. Its area is slightly less than one square kilometer. The only access to the island is by boat.

The tiny island lies 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) northwest off the westernmost edge of Upolu Island's fringing reef and 7 km (4 mi) southwest of the island of Savai'i. The island's shape is like an upturned bowl surrounded by steep cliffs. There is a broad opening to the sea on the northern side, which is the main entry point. Entry is only by boat.

There are two neighbouring islands in the strait, Manono Island, which has a small population, and the smaller, uninhabited islet of Nu'ulopa.

Apolima island is part of the political district of Aiga-i-le-Tai.[2]

In August 2022 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment began discussions with local residents about eradicating rats from the island to protect the local environment.[3]

Gallery

• Historical images of Apolima by Thomas Andrew (1855 - 1939)
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  Entrance to Apolima, left side
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  Apolima village, circa 1890 - 1910
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  Interior of the island, 1904

See also

• Samoa Islands

References

На других языках

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[de] Apolima

Apolima ist eine Insel, die zwischen den beiden Hauptinseln Savaiʻi und Upolu des Inselstaats Samoa in Polynesien liegt. Die Insel liegt 8 km nordwestlich von Upolu und 9 km südöstlich von Savaiʻi. Manono liegt mit 2 km Entfernung am nächsten.

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- [en] Apolima

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[es] Isla Apolima

La isla de Apolima es la más pequeña de las cuatro islas habitadas de Samoa. Posee menos de un kilómetro cuadrado de superficie. Está situado en el estrecho de Apolima entre Upolu y Savai'i y está noroeste, 2.4 kilómetros de Upolu y de la minúscula de Isla Nuulopa. Es parte del distrito de Aiga-i-le-Tai, como las otras islas en el estrecho de Apolima. La isla es de origen volcánico, con un cráter extinto que alcanza una altura de 165 metros. La población es 88 personas (censo de 2001), todos en el establecimiento de Apolima-Uta, la única aldea, que está situada en el extremo norteño. A 400 metros al norte hay una pequeña isla depoblada y sin nombre de 1400 metros cuadrados de superficie.

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[fr] Apolima

Apolima est une île des Samoa dans le sud de l'océan Pacifique située entre Savai'i et Upolu, dans le détroit d'Apolima et en dehors du récif corallien d'Upolu. Elle est cependant considérablement moins grande que ces deux îles voisines. À l'est d'Apolima se situe la plus grande île de Manono.

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[it] Apolima

Apolima è la più piccola delle quattro isole abitate di Samoa. Si trova nel distretto amministrativo di Aiga-i-le-Tai.[1] L'isola è il bordo del cratere di un antico vulcano estinto ed ha una altitudine massima di 165 metri. Ha una superficie di poco inferiore al chilometro quadrato.

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[ru] Аполима

Аполима (англ. Apolima) — самый маленький (как по площади, так и по населению) из населенных островов Западного Самоа. Население Аполима составляет 75 человек (2006)[1] и сосредоточено в деревне Аполима Таи, расположенной на северном побережье острова. Остров Аполима, находящийся в одноименном проливе, входит в округ Аига-и-ле-Таи. Недалеко от Аполима расположен более крупный остров Маноно. Административно остров Аполима относится округу Аига-и-ле-Таи.

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