Samoa

Capital City: Apia

People: Samoan 92.6%, Euronesians 7% (persons of European and Polynesian blood), Europeans 0.4%

Religion: Congregationalist 34.8%, Roman Catholic 19.6%, Methodist 15%, Latter-Day Saints 12.7%, Assembly of God 6.6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3.5%, Worship Centre 1.3%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.9%, unspecified 0.1%

Language: Samoan (Polynesian), English

Currency: Samoan Tala

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How to get there:
By Plane: There is one international airport, Faleolo, which is approximately a 1 hour drive outside of Apia.
Air New Zealand provide 3 to 4 flights per week from Auckland. Polynesian Blue, a subsidiary of Virgin Blue, have began flights between Apia and a series of cities in Australia and New Zealand, such as Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Melbourne and Auckland.

 By Boat: Some people sail their yachts to Samoa.
A twice monthly service by the MV Tokelau leaves from Apia Harbour and runs to Tokelau.
Ports and harbors include Apia, Asau, Mulifanua, and Salelologa. Container ships and cruise liners can only dock in Apia Harbour, but many smaller fishing boats and village boats use the smaller docks.

Weather: The climate is tropical with a rainy (and tropical cyclone) season from October to March and a dry season from May to October. It has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C. This makes it a suitable winter vacation destination for southern hemisphere countries.

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: National passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended stay, Confirmed onward tickets, Adequate funds (or evidence) for support, Entry permit into the next port of entry, Confirmed accommodation arrangement.

Getting Around: Taxis, Car Rentals, Bus, Cycling

Tourism Website: http://www.govt.ws/

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