Samoa

Samoa is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of the two main islands of Upolu and Savai'i and several smaller islands. It lies south of the equator, east of Fiji and northeast of New Zealand. Samoa's history dates back 3,000 years and has been shaped by Polynesian settlers, European explorers and colonial powers. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962 and is characterized by its strong Samoan culture, traditional Fa'a Samoa way of life, friendly people and tropical landscape. Sights include the To-Sua Ocean Trench, the Papaseea Sliding Rocks, and the picturesque beaches of Lalomanu and Falealupo.

• Country data Samoa