Samoa Overview & Fast Facts
Essential information about the Independent State of Samoa
Basic Information
Official Name: Independent State of Samoa
Local Name: Malo Sa'oloto Tuto'atasi o Samoa
Capital: Apia
Largest City: Apia
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Head of State: O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State)
Prime Minister: Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa
Geography & Demographics
Total Area: 2,842 km² (1,097 sq mi)
Population: ~200,000 (2023 est.)
Population Density: 70/km² (181/sq mi)
Main Islands: Upolu, Savai'i
Highest Point: Mount Silisili (1,857 m)
Coastline: 403 km (250 mi)
Exclusive Economic Zone: 120,000 km²
Economy & Currency
Currency: Samoan Tala (WST)
GDP (nominal): ~$850 million USD
GDP per capita: ~$4,200 USD
Main Industries: Tourism, Agriculture, Fishing
Major Exports: Fish, Coconut products, Taro
Tourism Revenue: ~25% of GDP
Culture & Society
Official Languages: Samoan, English
Religion: 98% Christian
Ethnic Groups: 96% Samoan, 2% Euronesian
Life Expectancy: 73 years
Literacy Rate: 99%
Time Zone: GMT -11 (no DST)
Key Statistics
200K
Population
Friendly locals
National Symbols
🏛️ National Flag
Red field with blue canton containing five white stars representing the Southern Cross constellation.
🎵 National Anthem
"The Banner of Freedom" (O le Fu'a o le Sa'olotoga o Samoa)
🌺 National Flower
Teuila (Red Ginger) - symbol of beauty and resilience, celebrated in the annual Teuila Festival
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