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Samoa
is located right in the middle between Hawaii and
New Zealand. It was home to the first Polynesian
settlers, some 3000 years ago. The island of Savaii
is said to be the legendary Hawaiki, the origin of
all Polynesian people.
Today
the Samoan Islands are home to around 250,000
people. Most of them (approx. 180,000) live in the
Independent State of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa),
with two main islands, Upolu and Savaii, and two
small inhabited islands between them, Apolima and
Manono. The Capital, Apia, is located on Upolu, as
well as the International Airport Faleolo (APW).
Another 70,000 people live in the neighbouring
US-Territory American Samoa, with Pago-Pago as the
Capital.
Enjoying a tropical climate Samoans can harvest all
year round. All families have own land to stay on
and to grow food. Even though until recently Samoa
was one of the least developed countries there is no
hunger, no slums and very litlle crime only.
Visitors can feel safe in Samoa. The Fa Samoa
(Samoan Way) is still well alive. Samoan people are
proud of the unique culture and you can feel it.
Afio mai - Be welcome in Samoa! |
