Oceania ~ Samoa

Oceania ~ Samoa Capital: Apia. Area: 2,934 square kilometers. Population: 196,000. Languages: Samoan, English. Geography: Samoa is located in the South Pacific, in the western part of the Samoan Islands. It consists of two main islands, Upolu and Savai'i, and eight smaller islands: Manono, Apolima, Nu'utele, Nu'ulua, Namua, Fanuatapu, Nu'usafe'e, and Nu'ulopa. Most of the country is covered by jungle and has a tropical rainforest climate. The dry season is from May to October, and the rainy season is from November to April. The average annual temperature is 28°C, and the average annual rainfall is 2,000 to 3,500 millimeters. 🌊 History: Samoans have lived here for 3,000 years. In the late 18th century, Europeans began to arrive in Samoa. In the mid-19th century, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany established colonial rule in Samoa. On January 1, 1962, Samoa became independent and a member of the Commonwealth. 💫 Currency: Tala. Fun fact: Samoa has a very interesting traditional festival called the "Fire Festival." 🌷 During this festival, people wear grass skirts, hold torches, and dance in the streets. This festival is usually held in December and is one of the most important festivals in Samoa. In addition, Samoan men are very burly and are known as one of the "strongest people in the world." Their traditional dances are also very distinctive, usually featuring strong rhythms and dynamic movements. 🤗