Samoa 🇼🇸
Samoa 🇼🇸: capital Apia, population 200,000, located in Oceania. Currency: Samoan Tala (T). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Apia
- Population: 200,000
- Continent: Oceania
- Language: Samoan & English
- Currency: Samoan Tala (T)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Independent State of Samoa
- Area: 2,842 km² (1,097 sq mi)
- Region: Polynesia
- Island nation
- People: Samoan
- Internet domain: .ws
Fun Facts About Samoa
- One of the first Polynesian islands to be settled over 3,000 years ago.
- Has one of the highest church attendance rates in the world.
- Its traditional art of tattooing is world-famous.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samoa known for?
Samoa is known for several things — One of the first Polynesian islands to be settled over 3,000 years ago; Has one of the highest church attendance rates in the world; Its traditional art of tattooing is world-famous.
How big is Samoa?
Samoa covers about 2,842 square kilometers (1,097 square miles), in the Polynesia region.
Is Samoa landlocked?
Samoa is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Samoa called?
People from Samoa are called Samoan.
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
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