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Apia

Apia is the capital of Samoa, an island country in Polynesia. Samoan and English are recorded languages in the country, and its currency is the Samoan tālā (WST).

Apia
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What makes it special

  • Capital of Samoa
  • Samoan and English are recorded languages in the country
  • The country’s currency is the Samoan tālā (WST)
Apia
Photo by Simon_sees from Australia Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Apia
Photo by Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970, photographer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 4.0
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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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Profile updated: 25/09/2026