Samoa Islands

SHORT INFORMATION

Population of Samoa

Samoa has a population of 194,320. About three-quarters of the population live on the main island of Upolu.

SHORT INFORMATION

Apia is the capital of the Independent State of Samoa

Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa. From 1900 to 1919, it was the capital of the German Samoa. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second largest island. Apia is the only "city" in Samoa and falls within the political district (itūmālō) of Tuamasaga.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Samoan Wedding Traditions

The Samoan culture is all about friendship and family and there are few occasions for celebration which beat a wedding for getting all of those nearest and dearest together, which is why a wedding in Samoa is a truly big deal!