Situated in Polynesia, Samoa 🇼🇸 (officially Independent State of Samoa) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 218,019 and a total area of 2,842 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Samoa through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Apia, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Samoa located?
Geographically, Samoa belongs to Polynesia within Oceania. Its territory spans approximately 2,842 km², which makes it the 179th largest country or territory on Earth.
Samoa has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Apia, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how samoan life really works.
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Who lives in Samoa?
Around 218,019 people live in Samoa, making it the 189th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Samoa is called a Samoan.
Samoa is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Samoan. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Samoa — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Samoan tālā (WST, symbol T). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Samoa is +685. Websites from the country typically use the .ws internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Samoa are its flag, its capital Apia, and its approximate population of 218,019.
Fun facts about Samoa
- Samoa's flag emoji is 🇼🇸 — its two-letter country code is WS and its three-letter code is WSM.
- Samoa covers 2,842 km², ranking 179th in the world by area.
- With about 218,019 people, Samoa holds the 189th spot in the world population ranking.
- Samoa is a member state of the United Nations.
- Samoa is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Samoa — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Samoa?
- The capital of Samoa is Apia.
- What is the population of Samoa?
- Samoa has a population of approximately 218,019 people, ranking 189th in the world.
- Where is Samoa located?
- Samoa is located in Polynesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Samoa?
- The languages spoken in Samoa include English and Samoan.
- What currency is used in Samoa?
- Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST).
