Samoa
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Samoa is a Pacific island nation promoting renewable energy targets, cultural preservation, eco-tourism, and sustainable fisheries.
Samoa is a Country located in the Polynesia sub-region of the Oceania continent.
Easy learning about Samoa
The capital city of Samoa is Apia.
Word: Tattoo
Meaning: cultural ink
Basic Information
Capital City: Apia
Population: 216,663 (UN)
Area: 2,944 km² / 1,829 sq mi
People are called: Samoans
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
- A'ana
- Aiga-i-le-Tai
- Atua
- Fa'asaleleaga
- Gaga'emauga
- Gagaifomauga
- Palauli
- Satupa'itea
- Tuamasaga
- Va'a-o-Fonoti
- Vaisigano
Geography
Latitude: 13° 35' S
Longitude: 172° 20' W
Geographical Subregion: Polynesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 122 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.708
Mean Years of Schooling: 11,3
Expected Years of Schooling: 12,4
Life Expectancy at Birth: 71,7 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant Congregationalist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Seventh Day Adventist, other Protestant
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
Technical Information
TLD: .ws
Calling Code: +685
MapGeo Name: Samoa
MapGeo Code: WS