Proper noun
Upolu
An island in Samoa.
Highways Highways : (2001 est.) total: convert paved: convert unpaved: convert Ports and Harbours Fotu o Samoa II passenger and cargo ferry operating between Upolu and Savai'i islands. Source: Internet
Cession followed the Tripartite Convention of 1899 that partitioned the eastern islands of Samoa (including Tutuila and the Manú a Group) from the western islands of Samoa (including Upolu and Savai i). Source: Internet
Atua and A'ana were the predominant powers in Upolu and Savaii but acquiesced to the Tui Manu'a in the traditional hierarchy. Source: Internet
However, the elite orator groups of Upolu and Savai'i needed a new power structure to defend the country from future infiltration of foreign invasion. Source: Internet
The two main islands are Savai'i and Upolu with four smaller islands surrounding the landmasses. Source: Internet
The strong links between the Tui Manu'a and the Tui Tonga relegated the Manu'an influence in Upolu. Source: Internet