Samoa is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Apia, with a population of approximately 222K and a total area of 2,842 km². The official languages are Samoan / English and the currency is the Samoan Tālā (WST).
Samoa covers an area of 2,842 km² with a population density of 78/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.9B ($4,054 per capita) and gained independence in 1962. It has a coastline of 403 km.
Samoa was the first Pacific Island nation to gain independence in 1962. In 2011 it moved across the International Date Line — skipping an entire day — to align its calendar with Australia and New Zealand, its main trading partners.
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A stunning natural swimming hole — a turquoise pool connected to the ocean through lava tunnels
The former home of the Treasure Island author who spent his final years in Samoa
Consistently rated one of the world's most beautiful beaches — white sand, blue water, fales on the shore
The highest waterfall in Samoa — plunging 100m into a lush jungle gorge
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
The official language(s) of Samoa are Samoan / English.
The population of Samoa is approximately 222K.
Samoa uses the Samoan Tālā (WST).
Samoa is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.
Samoa has a GDP of $0.9B, with a GDP per capita of $4,054.
The best time to visit Samoa is May–October. The climate is Tropical, dry season May–October.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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