Samoa is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Samoa that most people don't know.
Samoa was the first Pacific Island nation to gain independence in 1962. In 2011 it moved across the International Date Line β skipping an entire day β to align its calendar with Australia and New Zealand, its main trading partners.
Samoa was the first Pacific Island nation to gain independence in 1962.
Samoa skipped an entire day in 2011 by crossing the International Date Line.
Traditional Samoan tattoos (pe'a) are one of the world's oldest continuous tattooing traditions.
Robert Louis Stevenson spent his final years in Samoa and is buried there.
Samoa was the first Pacific Island nation to gain independence in 1962. In 2011 it moved across the International Date Line β skipping an entire day β to align its calendar with Australia and New Zealand, its main trading partners.
Samoa is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A stunning natural swimming hole β 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 β white sand, blue water, fales on the shore
The highest waterfall in Samoa β plunging 100m into a lush jungle gorge
Samoa was the first Pacific Island nation to gain independence in 1962. In 2011 it moved across the International Date Line β skipping an entire day β to align its calendar with Australia and New Zealand, its main trading partners.
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
Samoa has a population of approximately 222K.
The official languages of Samoa are Samoan / English.
Samoa gained independence in 1962.
Samoa uses the Samoan TΔlΔ (WST).