FACTS
Samoa is located in the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. The absolute location of Samoa is 14 degrees south and 170 degrees east. It is about 8 degrees east of the International Dateline. It is roughly 15 degrees south of the equator.
Samoa is approximately 1,093 square miles.
LANDFORMS
Major landforms in Samoa consist of Mount Silisili, the highest point on Samoa. It is located in the center of Savai'i island. The elevation 1,858 meters. There are also multiple volcanoes on Samoa. Vailulu'u, Ta'u, and Tutuila are just some of the few located on Samoa.
The Falefa Valley is situated on the east side of Upolu Island. A major city highway runs through this valley.
There are also a set of caves called the Falemauga Caves. They are located on the central ridge of Upolu. They are natural caverns in a series of lava tunnels.
Major landforms in Samoa consist of Mount Silisili, the highest point on Samoa. It is located in the center of Savai'i island. The elevation 1,858 meters. There are also multiple volcanoes on Samoa. Vailulu'u, Ta'u, and Tutuila are just some of the few located on Samoa.
The Falefa Valley is situated on the east side of Upolu Island. A major city highway runs through this valley.
There are also a set of caves called the Falemauga Caves. They are located on the central ridge of Upolu. They are natural caverns in a series of lava tunnels.
CLIMATE
The climate throughout Samoa is tropical. There is a dry season during the months of May through October. There is also a rainy season through the months of November to March.
Samoa has a history of cyclones, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
The climate throughout Samoa is tropical. There is a dry season during the months of May through October. There is also a rainy season through the months of November to March.
Samoa has a history of cyclones, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
WILDLIFE
Native wildlife includes over 50 species of birds, including the tooth billed pigeon shown here.
Other Samoan wildlife includes flying foxes, bats, wild cattle, pigs, and scorpions. While there are snakes and spiders on Samoa, none of the species are poisonous!
Native wildlife includes over 50 species of birds, including the tooth billed pigeon shown here.
Other Samoan wildlife includes flying foxes, bats, wild cattle, pigs, and scorpions. While there are snakes and spiders on Samoa, none of the species are poisonous!
PLANT LIFE
Samoa's vegetation includes rain forests and cloud forests that include coconut and banana trees, taro plantations, and sugar cane. Various medicinal plants can also be found on the island.
Samoa's vegetation includes rain forests and cloud forests that include coconut and banana trees, taro plantations, and sugar cane. Various medicinal plants can also be found on the island.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural resources of Samoa include fresh and salt water fish, hardwood forests, and hydropower.
Natural resources of Samoa include fresh and salt water fish, hardwood forests, and hydropower.