Samoa
Independent State of Samoa
Region
Oceania • Polynesia
Capital
Apia
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.
About Samoa
Samoa is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Polynesia region. Its capital city is Apia. With a population of 198,410, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 2,842 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 69.81 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of Samoa include English and Samoan.
The currency used in Samoa is the Samoan tālā (T), .
Samoa is a member of the United Nations.
In Samoa, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+13:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Apia
- Continent: Oceania
- Native Name: Samoa
- Demonym: Samoan
- Top Level Domain: .ws
- Calling Code: +685
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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