Nuʻulopa

Nuʻulopa is a small uninhabited island in the Apolima Strait between the islands of Upolu and Savaiʻi in Samoa. The island is part of Aiga-i-le-Tai district.

Nuʻulopa is about 50m high. It is also a small forested rocky outcrop with coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) and a conservation area for flying foxes. The surrounding sea is a conservation area for turtles.[1]

Nu'ulopa sits between another two islands Apolima and Manono. The islands lie on an underwater ridge connecting the two main islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

Nu'ulopa is generally used as a cemetery for the high chiefs (matai) of Manono.

Heading towards Nu'ulopa island in a boat. Apolima Tai village on Apolima island is to the right and Savai'i island in the distance.
Nearing the island by boat.
Visitor on a beach on the island.
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See also

References
  1. Manono, Apolima and Nuulopa Cultural Landscape, Unesco. Retrieved 25 October 2009

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