Samoa

Samoa is one of Polynesia's oldest cultural centres, with traditional Fa'a Samoa remaining central to everyday life.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Apia

Currency: Samoan Tala (WST)

Languages: Samoan & English

Best time: May–Oct

Weather: Tropical; warm and humid throughout the year

Top attractions: Apia • To Sua Ocean Trench • Lalomanu Beach • Savai'i • Papase'ea Sliding Rocks

Nature: Volcanic islands • waterfalls • tropical rainforest • lagoons • beaches

Quick fact: Samoa is one of Polynesia's oldest cultural centres, with traditional Fa'a Samoa remaining central to everyday life.