FACTS ABOUT SAMOA

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT SAMOA

1.                 Samoa is officially known as the “Independent State of Samoa”

2.                 Apia is the capital city of Samoa.

3.                 The total population of Samoa is 192,342.

4.                 The natives of Samoa are called Samoans.

5.                 The Tala (WST) is official currency of Samoa.

6.                 Samoa is an island country located the South Pacific Ocean.

7.                 Samoa is located about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific.

8.                 Samoa has 2 official languages: Samoan and Samoan.

9.                 It is the 167^th largest country in the world in terms of land area.

10.            The country is made up of nine volcanic islands, two of which – Savai’i and Upolu – make up more than 99% of the land.

11.            Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa’s second largest island. Apia is the only “city” in Samoa. It has population of about 37,000.

12.            The country lies within the area of “Ring of Fire,” a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

13.            The islands have narrow coastal plains with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in the interior.

14.            The highest point in Samoa is Mount Silisili, at 1858 meters (6,096 feet) above sea level. It is located in the centre of a mountain chain running the length of Savai’i island.

15.            Savai’i, the largest island in Samoa, is volcanically active with the most recent eruptions in Mt Matavanu (1905–1911), Mata o le Afi (1902) and Mauga Afi (1725).

16.            The coastline of the islands total 403 kilometers (250 miles) in length.

17.            Lalomanu Beach is the most popular beach in Samoa with its leaning palms, beautiful white sand and views of Samoa’s smaller outer islands.

18.            To Sua Ocean Trench (literally translated as “large swimming hole”) is a swimming spot located in Lotofaga village, on the south coast of Upolu island. When the volcanoes erupted on the island, much of the ground fell away, and this 30-meter (98-foot) deep hole was the result. The swimming hole with turquoise water is accessed by a ladder.

19.            The Immaculate Conception of Mary Cathedral is located in the center of the capital city of Samoa.

20.            In 1997 the island nation officially shortened its name to Samoa.

21.            Samoa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

22.            In traditional Samoan culture, men were responsible for daily cooking and preparation of special events.

23.            Obesity rates in Samoa are among the highest in the world.

24.            Samoa has its own Ancient Pyramid. The Pulemelei Mound or Star Pyramid and is situated on the Island of Savai’i.

25.            Samoa was the first Pacific island country to attain independence

26.            The only animals on the islands are rats, snakes and a few birds.

27.            Samoa Exports: coconut oil and cream, copra and fish.

28.            Samoa Imports: machinery and equipment and foodstuffs.

29.            The internet country code for Samoa is .ws.