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Samoa

country · Samoa

Overview

Samoa is a country in Oceania, with its capital at Apia.

Key facts

CountrySamoa
CurrencyWST

About the country

Samoa lies in Oceania.

Its capital is Apia.

Practical information

You will pay in WST (Tala).

The main language spoken is English.

Traffic drives on the left.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Samoa. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Samoa

Bigger destinations to explore in Samoa include Apia, Asau, Mulifanua, Afega, Leulumoega, Safotu, Lufilufi, Vailoa, Samamea and Satupa‘itea. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Samoa, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Samoa

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Getting around Samoa

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.