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 Contact Information
Samoa Tourism Authority
Address - Samoa Tourism Authority
General Information
Come and explore our islands that are rich in culture, unspoilt environment and home to the friendliest people in the South Pacific. Experience a holiday destination like no other, full of adventure, natural beauty and pure relaxation.
Samoa is located east of the International Dateline between longitudes 171 and 172 degrees west and latitudes 13 and 14 degrees south of the Equator. It is about 2890km from Auckland, 1200km from Suva, 4400km from Sydney and 8400km from Los Angeles.
Samoa is comprised of two relatively large islands, Upolu and Savaii (which account for approximately 96% of the total land area) and eight smaller islands. The capital Apia and Faleolo International Airport are located on the island of Upolu. Total land area is 2934 sq km. The islands are volcanic and dominated by rugged mountain ranges with a fringe of coral reefs and lagoons which surround the islands.
Flora & Fauna
Samoa's tropical climate and fertile soils offer a wide range of flora from tropical rainforests to scrublands, marshes and swamps. Animal species include flying foxes, land and sea birds, skinks and geckos. In the surrounding ocean, dolphins, whales and porpoises migrate through Samoa's waters, while turtles are regular visitors to our islands. The surrounding reefs around the islands are home to some 900 fish species and over 200 varieties of coral.
Samoa offers a wide variety of accommodation from the traditional Samoan beach fale to hotels and resorts to self contained rooms. Whatever your needs are, there's definitely a place for you to stay and to suit your budget.
A stay in a Samoan beach fale (pronounced fah-lay; a traditional thatched roof hut, usually with woven blinds instead of walls) is an uniquely Samoan experience that you're sure to remember forever. Located on the white sandy beaches, just metres from the water, you'd be hard pressed to find a more peaceful place to stay.
For those of you looking to save a few dollars on hotels and accommodation, check out Samoa's range of budget offerings which offer exceptional value, and often have similar services and facilities as their more expensive counterparts.
If you're looking for a few more services and facilities, and more of the creature comforts from home, see what Samoa has to offer with its midrange accommodation.
If nothing but the absolute best will do, don't worry, with a range of world class hotels and resorts, set in a picturesque Samoan backdrop, our luxury accommodation is sure to exceed your expectations!
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