Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
The first Austronesian settlers arrived in Samoa around 1000 B.C., and early Samoans traded and intermarried with Fijian and Tongan nobility. The fa’a ...
Longitude: -172.333
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Samoa:
11,366.633 km
Terrain:
Two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rugged mountains in interior.
Natural Resources:
Hardwood forests, fish, hydropower.
Industries:
Food processing, building materials, auto parts.
Population: 208,853
About three-quarters of the population lives on the island of Upolu.
Area: 2,842 km2
slightly smaller than Rhode Island
Occupies an almost central position within Polynesia.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| smo | Samoan |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| WST | Samoan tālā | T |
Capital City: Apia
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 4:40 am (GMT+13:00)
The flag of Samoa has a red field. A blue rectangle, bearing a representation of the Southern Cross made up of five large and one smaller five-pointed white stars, is superimposed in the canton.
Bordering Countries
Samoa has no bordering countries.
Samoa is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Samoa
You're in for a treat! Samoa is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich Polynesian culture and traditions.
- Beautiful natural landscapes and beaches.
- Diverse marine life for diving and snorkeling.
- Cyclone season from November to April.
- Limited infrastructure and amenities.
- Remote location with infrequent flights.
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Samoan cuisine features fresh seafood, root vegetables, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include oka (raw fish) and palusami (coconut cream wrapped in taro leaves).
- Influences from Polynesian and European cooking.
- Relax on the beaches of Upolu.
- Experience traditional Samoan culture.
- Dive and snorkel in the coral reefs.
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