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Samoa

Samoa is a country in Polynesia, covering about 2,842 km² (1,097 sq mi). Its capital is Apia. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Apia
Continent
Oceania
Region
Polynesia
Area
2,842 km²
Languages
English and Samoan
Currency
Samoan tālā
Calling code
+685
Internet domain
.ws
World map with Samoa highlighted in green and circled
Where Samoa is on the world map.

Does Samoa count as a country?

Yes. Samoa is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".

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