 oceania flags. |
|
|
|
|
Samoan flag |
| Country |
Samoa |
| Capital |
Apia |
| Location |
Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand |
| Size |
2,944 sq km |
| Terrain |
narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior |
| Climate |
tropical; rainy season (October to March), dry season (May to October) |
| Languages |
Samoan (Polynesian), English |
| Nationality |
noun: Samoan(s)
adjective: Samoan |
| Religion |
Christian 99.7% (about one-half of population associated with the London Missionary Society; includes Congregational, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Latter-Day Saints, Seventh-Day Adventist) |
| Currency |
tala (SAT) |
| Exports |
fish, coconut oil and cream, copra, taro, automotive parts, garments, beer |
|
