Samoa country

 

Overview:

The Word of Samoa means people on the ocean or deep sea.

Samoa Capital: Apia

Samoa Dialing code: +685

Samoa Airport code: APW, AAU, LAV, MXS

Samoa Continent: Oceania

Samoa  Area: 1,097 sq mi (2,831 sq km)

Samoa Currency:  Samoan Tala

Samoa Official Language: English, Samoa Language

Samoa Population: 2.30 thousand (Approx.)

Samoa Religion: Christianity

Samoa National Day: June 1

Samoa National Animal: No official

Samoa National Fruit: No official

Samoa National Flower: Teuila Samoan

Samoa National Tree: Paogo

Samoa National Sport: Rugby union

 

Samoa Flag:

The White stars represent purity. The red and blue refer to loyalty, respectively, and patriotism.

Weather in Samoa:

Samoa country has two seasons, the “Hot and Wet” from November to April. The cool and dry season is from May to October.

Food and drinks in Samoa:

Samoa Food Culture:

Samoa traditionally eats fresh fruit and vegetables, including taro leaves, bananas, and coconuts. Seafood is also a very traditional food.

Samoa Must-try Foods:

• Faiai eleni
• Kopai
• Sapasui
• Palusami

Samoa Drink Culture:

The Kava drink and Ava is the traditional drink in Samoa country. People drink social gathering.

Must try Drinks:

• Koko Samoa
• Vailima Beer
• Niu
• Vai Tipolo
• Ava
• Kava is a must-try drink in Kava country.

Economics of Samoa:

Samoa income Source:

Samoa's income sources are

• Tourism
• Agriculture
• Fishing
• Furnishes are the main income sources in Samoa.

Samoa Import things:

• Food
• Beverages
• Refined petroleum
• Fish
• Sawn Wood

Samoa exports things:

• Coconut products
• Fish
• Refined Petroleum

Samoa export and import partners:

• New Zealand
• India
• United States
• Hungary
• Poland
• Brazil

Culture of Samoa:

Samoa people’s warm smiles and friendly personalities. Everything is thought about in terms of the families rather than individuality, whether earning money also sharing the family food and the house.

Sports in Samoa:

National game of Samoa:

Rugby union is the most popular sport in Samoa. They play everywhere in the island.

Popular Games in Samoa:

Football, cricket, netball, kilikiti, and volleyball are popular in Samoa.

Transport in Samoa:

How many airports in Samoa:

There are 5 airports including international, private, and domestic. Faleolo International Airport is the largest airport in Samoa.

Main transport in Samoa:

Ferries and boat transport are the main transport in Samoa. The inter-island travel ferries are the best option and are affordable.

How many countries travel without visas to Samoa:

99 countries without visas. It grants 35 e-visas and 30 on-arrival visas. 32 countries are required for a visa.

The Samoa passport ranks 30^th in the world.

Tourism Culture in Samoa:

The Samoa people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Violent crime is rare and Residential break-ins are increasing. A mix of pure relaxation, outdoor adventure, and traditional culture, this country attracts travelers from all over the world.

Must visit places in Samoa:

• Upoli
• Mulifanua
• Salelologa

Festivals in Samoa:

New Year’s Day:

Date: December 31^st

The Year –ending celebration is definitely one of the most famous festivals in Samoa. With fireworks lighting up the sky, It isn’t difficult to see why this is one of the most famous Samoa festivals and holidays.

Christmas:

Date: 25 December

The Samoa, people also choir singing, dance, canoe racing, and a myriad of other sports right up until New Year. Locals attend church followed by much eating, gift-giving, and merriment, just like they do back home.

Independence day:

Date: June 1

On Independence Day, there are various celebrations across the country, starting at dawn with church bells ringing, and the raising of the Samoan flag in Apia. Services and attractions are to be closed on this day and the public holiday

Teuila Festival:

Date: September

Teuila festival is one of the biggest events in Samoan country, it's known as red ginger, which blooms in abundance at this time of year and it is used as decoration for the event. We can see the range of dance competitions fire knife dancing and arts, crafts, tattooing and lots of food.

Defense in Samoa:

Samoa is the safest country in the world. No standing military in this country and New Zealand provides for defense for this country.

Samoa is a nuclear-free country.

Interesting Facts about Samoa:

• The first country to see the New Day.
• The WWE Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” is half-Samoan.
• There is only one City in Samoa.
• Tattooing is a part of Samoan culture.
• Traditional Samoan houses have No Walls.