Practical guide
Samoa in Polynesia, with Apia and the Samoan tālā
Before choosing islands or planning how to get around, locate Samoa in the Pacific, note its capital and gather the essentials for organising your visit.
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Samoa is an island country in Oceania, in the Polynesian subregion. To begin planning, it helps to keep three facts in mind: Apia is the capital, Samoan and English are the languages, and the currency is the Samoan tālā.
Location and capital
Samoa is part of Polynesia, within Oceania, and has no mainland coastline: it is an island country. Its capital is Apia. These facts help distinguish the country from other places called Samoa and establish where it is before you look for connections or plan an itinerary.
Languages and currency
The languages recorded for the country are Samoan and English. Its currency is the Samoan tālā, with the code WST and the symbol T. Before travelling, check the latest information on payments, currency exchange and service availability: general details do not tell you which payment methods each establishment accepts.
What to check before planning your trip
This guide helps you locate the destination, but it is not enough to sort out the logistics. Check current sources for transport connections, entry conditions and any practical requirements that may affect your dates. Do not assume routes, schedules or payment options based on the capital or currency alone.
Research notes
The identification and basic details were cross-checked against records provided in the Linkses catalogue. Consult up-to-date official sources for practical information that may change over time; source and licence details are provided separately.
A useful first step
Use Apia as a starting point when looking for information, but do not take its status as the capital on its own as proof that a service or connection is available. Deciding what you want to visit and checking how to get there before setting your dates will make your planning more concrete.
References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
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- Samoa WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q2213899
- Samoa WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q37170609
- Samoa WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q5551490
- Samoa World Countries — mledozeODbL 1.0 World countries dataset by mledoze and contributors · ODbL 1.0
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