🇼🇸Samoa
Oceania· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Apia
Population
220,000
Currency
Samoan tala (WST WS$)
Languages
samoan, anglais
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+685
Timezone
Pacific/Apia
Area
2,841 km²
Government
Unitary parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
National day
June 1 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ws
About
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an Oceanian archipelago in the South Pacific. The island nation is renowned for its rich Polynesian culture, volcanic landscapes, and pristine beaches. With a population of around 220,000, it is a member of the Commonwealth.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Do not walk alone at night in Apia
Terrorism(Low)
- Negligible risk, no active threat
Transport
- Wear a helmet for motorcycles, use official taxis
Natural risks(Cyclone risks (November-April season), earthquakes and tsunamis possible)
- Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan
Health(Limited healthcare system, hospitals in Apia suitable for minor emergencies)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, DTP, yellow fever if transit; travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register your trip with your government
- Respect local customs (fa'a Samoa)
- Protect against mosquitoes (dengue, Zika)
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
unsafe
Not customary, not expected
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Samoa
Tony Rios
Point de vue panoramique
Samoa
Tony Rios
Parc national
Samoa
Timo Volz
Plage paradisiaque
Samoa
Eric Seddon
Plage paradisiaque
Samoa
Eric Seddon