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Samoa — silhouette, capital and facts
Samoa is in Oceania and its capital is Apia. With about 220 thousand people and 2,842 km², it ranks 167th in area and 176th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Samoa, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Apia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 220 thousand
- Area
- 2,842 km²
- Language
- Samoan and English
- Currency
- Tala
- Flag colors
- red, blue, white
Borders
Samoa has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Samoa
- In 2011, Samoa skipped from December 29 to December 31 when it moved to the west side of the International Date Line.
- Writer Robert Louis Stevenson lived in Samoa and is buried on Mount Vaea, near Apia.
- The siva afi, the Samoan fire dance, is performed with flaming batons twirled at high speed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
Which continent is Samoa in?
Samoa is in Oceania.
Which countries border Samoa?
Samoa has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Samoa?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Samoa is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Samoa?
In 2011, Samoa skipped from December 29 to December 31 when it moved to the west side of the International Date Line. Writer Robert Louis Stevenson lived in Samoa and is buried on Mount Vaea, near Apia. The siva afi, the Samoan fire dance, is performed with flaming batons twirled at high speed.
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