Geography
Samoa is in Polynesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -13.58333333, -172.33333333; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Samoa
Samoa is a country in Polynesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Apia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Polynesia
- Population
- 205.6 thousand
- Area
- 2,842 km²
- Currency
- Samoan tālā (WST)
- Official language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Internet TLD
- .ws
- Time zone
- UTC+13:00
Samoa map preview: -13.58, -172.33
People and Culture
Samoa uses English, Samoan in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Samoa varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Samoa is recorded with the official name Independent State of Samoa. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Apia
- Polynesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Apia
- Time zone data: UTC+13:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Samoa is grouped under Oceania.
- Samoa has a listed area of 2,842 km².
- Samoa is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Samoa
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
What continent is Samoa in?
Samoa is in Oceania.
What currency does Samoa use?
Samoa uses the Samoan tālā.
What language is spoken in Samoa?
English, Samoan is listed for Samoa in this database.