Samoa
Independent State of Samoa
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About Samoa
Samoa lies east of the international dateline and consists of nine volcanic islands of which Savai'i and Upolu comprise more than 96% of the land.
The Aleipata district with its waterfalls and white-sandy beaches, is one of the most beautifull parts of Samoa. The capital, Apia, is located in the north of Upolu and lies on the beautiful north coast of Samoa.
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General information
- Capital: Apia
- Language: Samoan (Polynesian), English
- Climate: Tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October)
- Timezone: UTC -11
- Currency: 1 Tala(SAT) = 100 sene
- Electricity plugs: i (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 177,287 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +685
- Toplevel domain .ws
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Good to know
Samoa has a Polynesian historical culture with a strong communal way of life and a Polynesian speech, which is believed to be the oldest in the region. The traditional food is famous with its fresh seafood, roast suckling pig and chicken cooked in traditional umu ovens.
Religion: Congregationalist, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Latter-Day Saints, other Christian
National holiday: Independence Day Celebration, 1 June (1962)
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