Welcome to Samoa
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Talofa Lava! Welcome to Samoa. Think of picture-perfect, long sandy white beaches framed by a lapping marine-blue ocean, lush rainforests with cascading waterfalls, vibrant flora and fauna and, under the ocean, the most amazing colourful gardens you could imagine – this is Samoa – the last unspoilt paradise in the world!
Eight islands make up this nation in the heart of the South Pacific halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii. This is home to some of the friendliest South Pacific people you could have the pleasure of meeting, proud of their strong Fa’a Samoa cultural heritage and their long and unwavering faith to the blessings Mother Nature has bestowed upon them. Once you have been touched by the beauty of Samoa you may never want to leave!
Facts
| Population | 179 000 |
| Currency | 100 sene = WS$1 The Samoa currency is the Tala (dollar) and Sene (cent). |
| Opening hours | Shops are usually open Mon-Fri 8 am - 4:30, Sat 8 am - noon. Shops are generally closed on Sundays. |
| Website | www.samoa.travel |
| Newspapers | Samoa Observer |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 995, Ambulance: 996, Hospital: 21 212, Fire: 994 |
| Tourist information | Samoa Tourism Authority Address: Beach Road, Apia, Samoa Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 8am-noon Phone: + 685 63500 Email: info@visitsamoa.ws |
