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Samoa Facts



For those interested in learning Samoa facts, Samoa is a group of islands in Oceania, situated in the south Pacific Ocean. It is located approximately midway between the islands of Hawaii and New Zealand. It is located in the latitude 13 35 S, and the longitude 172 20 W. The total area is 2,944 square kilometers. The two main islands are Savaii and Upolu, and the capital is the city of Apia.

The chief terrain of Samoa is dominated by volcanic formations, highlands and mountains, owing to the fact that there is an abundance of volcanic activity in Samoa. The climate is mainly tropical, owing to its closeness to the equator. The native population are devout Christians, having a relatively low rate of population growth and very high literacy rates. The economy is largely dependent on agriculture and fishing.

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