🇼🇸Samoa

Oceania

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 level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré pour les voyageurs. Samoa est généralement sûre, mais vigilance requise dans les zones urbaines.

Risk areas

Apia (zones urbaines) - Petite criminalité

Crime(low)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Ne pas marcher seul la nuit dans Apia

Terrorism(low)

Risque négligeable, aucune menace active

Transport

Porter un casque pour les motos, utiliser des taxis officiels

Natural risks(Risques de cyclones (saison novembre-avril), tremblements de terre et tsunamis possibles)

Suivre les alertes météo, avoir un plan d'évacuation

Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux à Apia adéquats pour urgences mineures)

Vaccins recommandés: hépatite A/B, typhoïde, DTP, fièvre jaune si transit; assurance voyage obligatoire

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage auprès de son gouvernement
Respecter les coutumes locales (fa'a Samoa)
Protéger contre les moustiques (dengue, Zika)

Ambassade de France à Samoa (via Wellington)

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center400

1-bedroom apartment in city center550

1-bedroom apartment in suburb350

3-bedroom apartment in city center900

3-bedroom apartment in suburb600

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal10

Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant30

McDonald's menu15

Local beer (0.5L)5

Cappuccino4

Water (1.5L)2

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)3

Eggs (12)4

Chicken (1kg)10

Apples (1kg)8

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket1

Monthly transport subscription30

Taxi ride (start)5

Taxi (1km)2

Gasoline (1L)1.50

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)50

Tennis court (1h weekend)20

Cinema10

Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation20

Dentist consultation50

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)15

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20

Public services for 85m² apartment100

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage240V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType I

Emergency numbers

Police999

Ambulance999

Fire department999

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

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

Visas

Visas to this country

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