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Category: Samoa

Samoa is an island country, bathed by the Pacific Ocean. There are 200 thousand residents (2016). The capital is Apia, on the island Upolu. The Samoa archipelago, which also includes American Samoa (Eastern Samoa), was sighted by the Dutch in the 18th century. In 1899, the archipelago was divided between Germany and the USA. After the First World War, New Zealand took control of Western Samoa (German part). It gained independence in 1962. In 1997, Western Samoa simply became Samoa.

Samoa Flag and Meaning

Posted on August 11, 2020August 28, 2020 by countryaah

Flag of Samoa Samoa Flag Meaning The colors of the flag are traditional for Samoa. The stars represent the Southern Cross, which is the smallest constellation. Red is a symbol of courage, white stands for purity and the blue color stands for freedom. The design of the flag is reminiscent of the one used when…

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Samoa Population

Posted on April 21, 2020July 12, 2020 by countryaah

Samoa was the first country in the region to become independent. The country has strong historical and cultural traditions that characterize society and politics. Key figures and facts Capital: Apia Ethnic groups: Samoan 96%, Samoan/New Zealand 2%, other 1.9% (2011) Language: Samoan (Polynesian) (official) 91.1%, Samoan/English 6.7%, English (official) 0.5%, other 0.2%, unspecified 1.6% (2016)…

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Samoa Facts

Posted on June 3, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Samoa, State of Polynesia in the Southwest Pacific, 2,600 km northeast of New Zealand; 2,831 km2, 196,000 residents (2019).Samoa includes the two larger islands of Savai’i (1,708 km2 ) and Upolu (1,118 km2), the two smaller islands of Manono and Apolima as well as some uninhabited small islands. The capital is Apia on Upolu (35,800…

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Samoa Holidays

Posted on June 2, 2019August 10, 2020 by countryaah

Samoa Public Holidays Searching for the national holidays in Samoa? All public holidays in Samoa are treated like Sundays. This means that most of the Samoa employees have a day off and all schools are closed on these office holidays. If you are planning a trip to Samoa and want to know what the national…

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What is the Capital of Samoa? Apia

Posted on June 2, 2019April 27, 2020 by countryaah

Apia, the capital and largest city of Samoa, on the island of Upolu; 39,700 in. (2001). Shopping center with shipment of copra, bananas, cocoa and coffee. British author Robert Louis Stevenson is buried outside the city. His former home, Vailima, is now restored as a museum.

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Embassies of Samoa

Posted on June 2, 2019November 5, 2019 by countryaah

List of all Samoa embassies and consulates in foreign countries or regions, including the city where it is located, street or mailing address, contact phone number and fax information. If you come from Samoa and need help from these diplomatic missions, please refer to the following list to find one that is close to you….

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List of Foreign Embassies in Samoa

Posted on June 2, 2019November 5, 2019 by countryaah

Countryaah.com provides a full list of foreign embassies and consulates located in Samoa in alphabetical order. If you plan to travel from Samoa to other countries, this information can help you prepare your visit, including applying visa and packing your baggage. See the following list of diplomatic missions in Samoa for detailed contact information including…

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Samoa Import Restrictions

Posted on June 2, 2019November 3, 2019 by countryaah

In order to enter Samoa, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Samoa government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited…

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Samoa Airports

Posted on June 1, 2019June 28, 2020 by countryaah

As of 2019, there are 5 airports throughout the Samoa according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Samoa are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically. List of…

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Samoa Major Trade Partners

Posted on June 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by countryaah

Buying and selling are essential for any country to develop its economy and maintain good relations with other nations. The first table below shows top trading partners of Samoa in terms of export sales (selling), including New Zealand. The second lists top trade partners of Samoa regarding import total (buying). That is, most products are…

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Samoa Major Imports

Posted on June 1, 2019November 17, 2019 by countryaah

Based on the statistics of United Nations, Samoa imported US$939 million worth of goods around the world in 2018. Among all the top products imported to Samoa, Non Crude Oil contributes to 3.87% of total trade value, equal to US$36,385 thousand. The second imported is Prepared & Preserved Fish, which accounts for 1.58%. The following…

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Samoa Major Exports

Posted on June 1, 2019November 17, 2019 by countryaah

According to the statistics of CIA FactBook, Samoa exported US$227 million worth of goods around the world in 2018. Among all the top products exported from Samoa, Insulated Wire & Cable contribute to 24.30% of total trade value, equal to US$55,060 thousand. The second exported are Meat Flour for Animals, which account for 1.48%. The…

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