Population
🇼🇸 Samoa218,019
🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna IslandsNo data
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Surface area
🇼🇸 Samoa2,840 km²
🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna IslandsNo data
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Population density
🇼🇸 Samoa76.8 /km²
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Nominal GDP
🇼🇸 Samoa$1.18 billion · 2024
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GDP per capita
🇼🇸 Samoa$5,393 · 2024
🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna IslandsNo data
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Capital
Apia
Mata Utu
Population
218,019
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Surface area
2,840 km²
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Population density
76.8 /km²
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Nominal GDP
$1.18 billion · 2024
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GDP per capita
$5,393 · 2024
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Region
Oceania
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Polynesia
Currency
Samoan tālā · WST · SAT
CFP franc · XPF · ₣
Nationality
Samoan
Wallis and Futuna, Wallisian or Futunan
Phone code
+685
+681
Internet domain
.ws
.wf
ISO codes
WS / WSM
WF / WLF
Time zone
Pacific/Apia
Pacific/Wallis
Native name
Samoa
Wallis et Futuna
| Measure | Samoa | Wallis and Futuna Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Apia | Mata Utu |
| Population | 218,019 | — |
| Surface area | 2,840 km² | — |
| Population density | 76.8 /km² | — |
| Nominal GDP | $1.18 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $5,393 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Polynesia | Polynesia |
| Currency | Samoan tālā · WST · SAT | CFP franc · XPF · ₣ |
| Nationality | Samoan | Wallis and Futuna, Wallisian or Futunan |
| Phone code | +685 | +681 |
| Internet domain | .ws | .wf |
| ISO codes | WS / WSM | WF / WLF |
| Time zone | Pacific/Apia | Pacific/Wallis |
| Native name | Samoa | Wallis et Futuna |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Samoa
Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.
Full Samoa profile →About Wallis and Futuna Islands
Wallis and Futuna is a remote French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, made up of two small island groups deep in Polynesia. One of the most isolated French territories, it preserves strong traditional Polynesian customs and kingdoms alongside French administration. Its main settlement, Mata Utu, lies on the island of Wallis.
Full Wallis and Futuna Islands profile →Samoa & Wallis and Futuna Islands: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
What is the population of Samoa?
Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 218,019 people.
How big is Samoa?
Samoa covers an area of about 2,840 km².
What is the population density of Samoa?
Samoa has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Samoa?
Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.18 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Samoa?
Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,393.
What currency is used in Samoa?
Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST), with the symbol SAT.
Where is Samoa located?
Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
What are people from Samoa called?
People from Samoa are referred to as Samoan.
What is the phone calling code for Samoa?
The international dialing code for Samoa is +685.
What is the internet domain for Samoa?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa is .ws.
What time zone is Samoa in?
Samoa uses the Pacific/Apia time zone.
What is Samoa known for?
Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.
What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna Islands?
The capital of Wallis and Futuna Islands is Mata Utu.
What currency is used in Wallis and Futuna Islands?
Wallis and Futuna Islands uses the CFP franc (XPF), with the symbol ₣.
Where is Wallis and Futuna Islands located?
Wallis and Futuna Islands is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
What is the native name of Wallis and Futuna Islands?
The native name of Wallis and Futuna Islands is Wallis et Futuna.
What are people from Wallis and Futuna Islands called?
People from Wallis and Futuna Islands are referred to as Wallis and Futuna, Wallisian or Futunan.
What is the phone calling code for Wallis and Futuna Islands?
The international dialing code for Wallis and Futuna Islands is +681.
What is the internet domain for Wallis and Futuna Islands?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Wallis and Futuna Islands is .wf.
What time zone is Wallis and Futuna Islands in?
Wallis and Futuna Islands uses the Pacific/Wallis time zone.
What is Wallis and Futuna Islands known for?
Wallis and Futuna is a remote French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, made up of two small island groups deep in Polynesia. One of the most isolated French territories, it preserves strong traditional Polynesian customs and kingdoms alongside French administration. Its main settlement, Mata Utu, lies on the island of Wallis.