Samoa
New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century. The country dropped the "Western" from its name in 1997.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 214,265
Nationality (Noun): Samoan(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Samoan
Official Language(s): Samoan, English
Major Languages Spoken: English, Samoan
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): Independent State of Samoa
Country Name (short form): Samoa
Country Name (local long form): Malo Sa'oloto Tuto'atasi o Samoa
Country Name (local short form): Samoa
Name of Capital: Apia
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-11 (6 hours behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Samoa: Wallis and Futuna Islands, American Samoa
Land Area: 2934 sq km
Water Area: 10 sq km
Comparative Area: slightly smaller than Rhode Island
Total Land Boundry: 0 km
Coastline: 403 km
National Holiday: Independence Day Celebration, 1 June (1962)
International Phone Code: 685
Currency Code: tala (SAT)
Internet Country Code: .ws
US Embassy Location: Accident Compensation Board (ACB) Building, 5th Floor, Beach Road, Apia
US Embassy Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3430, Apia, 0815
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