Key Facts
Population
194,320
Area
2,842 km2
Official Language
Samoan & English
Capital
Apia
Time
UTC+13
Currency
Tala (WST)
Constitution
Unitary parliamentary republic
Climate
The climate is equatorial/monsoonal, with an average annual temperature of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F), and a rainy season from November to April.
Economy
The industrial sector is the largest component of GDP. Economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on agriculture and fishing at the local level.
Traveler Information
http://www.samoa.travel/
Investment Authority/Ministry of Economy
http://www.mcil.gov.ws/
Media Links
http://www.samoaobserver.ws/