Aunu'u, Volcanic island near Tutuila, American Samoa.
The island contains the Fa'amulivai Marsh, a freshwater wetland formed from the drainage of a low-lying crater covering significant portions of the land.
In 1877, High Chief Mauga sought protection in Aunu'u during the Tutuila war, where local warriors defended him using the island's natural fortifications.
Residents maintain traditional Samoan practices through taro cultivation and faausi production, which have been primary economic activities since the 1960s.
Visitors reach the island via a 15-minute boat journey from Tutuila, with services operating regularly between the two locations throughout the day.
The island's wetland represents the sole location in American Samoa where Chinese water chestnuts naturally grow among the local vegetation.
Location: American Samoa
Part of: Samoan Islands
GPS coordinates: -14.28333,-170.55000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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