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A Catholic church in Samoa.

A Catholic church in Samoa.

Taro, a root crop, traditionally was Samoa's largest export, generating more than half of all export

Taro, a root crop, traditionally was Samoa's largest export, generating more than half of all export...

People in attendance at Tupua Tamesese's funeral.

People in attendance at Tupua Tamesese's funeral.

Samoa (blue) vs. South Africa in June 2007.

Samoa (blue) vs. South Africa in June 2007.

Government buildings in Apia

Government buildings in Apia

Map of Samoa

Map of Samoa

Political Districts of Samoa

Political Districts of Samoa

A Samoan family.

A Samoan family.

Population history of Samoa

YearEstimated Population
2011 183,874
2010 183,081
2009 182,401
2008 181,809
2007 181,277
2006 180,766
2005 180,237
2004 179,699
2003 179,141
2002 178,488
2001 177,645
2000 176,549
1999 175,169
1998 173,543
1997 171,766
1996 169,969
1995 168,257
1994 166,662
1993 165,172
1992 163,790
1991 162,504
1990 161,308
1989 160,198
1988 159,187
1987 158,290
1986 157,531
1985 156,919
1984 156,459
1983 156,122
1982 155,831
1981 155,488
1980 155,016
1979 154,371
1978 153,557
1977 152,593
1976 151,524
1975 150,373
1974 149,155
1973 147,835
1972 146,330
1971 144,528
1970 142,354
1969 139,783
1968 136,856
1967 133,661
1966 130,320
1965 126,931
1964 123,530
1963 120,115
1962 116,702
1961 113,300
1960 109,917
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Government officials of Samoa

OfficialOfficeStart of Term
Tufuga Efi O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa 2007
Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi Prime Minister of Samoa 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What type of government is found in Samoa?
  • A:
    The form of government is a Monarchy.
  • Q:
    What are the official languages in Samoa?
  • A:
    People living in this country traditionally speak English.
  • Q:
    Which city is the capital of Samoa?
  • A:
    The capital is Apia.
  • Q:
    Which currency is used in the country, Samoa?
  • A:
    The official currencies include the Samoan tala.
  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Samoa?
  • A:
    Famous people born in Samoa include:
    - Aaron Edwards
    - David Tua
    - Peter Maivia Jr
    - Gerd Suhren
    - Afa Anoa'i
    - Peter Maivia
    - Isaia Toeava
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Lists

#47
Fertility Rate
Rate: 4.18
#59
Annual Birth Rate
Births Per 1,000 People: 28.2
#71
Prime Lending Rate
Rate: 12.65%
#84
Consumer Inflation
Rate: 6.0%
#87
Real GDP Growth Rate
Growth Rate: 6%
#100
Lowest Life Expectancy
Years: 71.6
#106
Population Growth
Rate: 1.32%
#126
Industrial Production Growth Rate
Rate: 2.80%
#131
Per Capita GDP
GDP: $5,400
#166
Annual Death Rate
Deaths Per 1,000 People: 5.84
#172
Total Labor Force
Workers: 90,000
#181
Cell Phones
Users: 86,000
#183
Population
#187
Electricity Production
kWh: 105,000,000
#195
Telephone Lines in Use
Lines: 19,500
#197
Purchasing Power Parity
PPP: $1,029,000,000
#201
Internet Users
Number: 8,000

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