Samoa is comprised of two relatively large islands, Upolu and Savaii (which account for approximately 96% of the total land area) and eight smaller islands.
The capital Apia and Faleolo International Airport are located on the island of Upolu. Total land area is 2934 sq km.
The islands are volcanic and dominated by rugged mountain ranges with a fringe of coral reefs and lagoons which surround the islands.

Samoa's tropical climate and fertile soils offer a wide range of flora from tropical rainforests to scrublands, marshes and swamps.
Animal species include flying foxes, land and sea birds, skinks and geckos. In the surrounding ocean, dolphins, whales and porpoises migrate through Samoa's waters, while turtles are regular visitors to our islands. The surrounding reefs around the islands are home to some 900 fish species and over 200 varieties of coral.

Light summer clothing is appropriate all year round, with perhaps a light sweater for the cooler evenings. Smart casual evening wear is appropriate for hotels and restaurants.
Visitors are requested not to wear bathing suits in Apia or in the villages. No nude or topless (for women) swimming or sunbathing.
Women are recommended to wear a lavalava (sarong) or dress, rather than shorts or trousers, if they attend church.

The warm waters of the Pacific Ocean that surround Samoa's islands offer a range of water sport activities, from reef surf (for the real thrill seeker) to game fishing, diving, sea kayaking and snorkelling.

For the land lover, have a picnic by a waterfall, hike to extinct volcanic craters or crater lakes, and explore the vast plantations of coconut, bananas and cocoa.
Go horseback riding along the vast stretches of white sand beaches or canoe through the mangroves.
Visit the vast array of tropical gardens and take in the aromas of Samoa's vast and vibrant flora.

The Samoan people are eager to play hosts to visitors from afar and share their hospitality. .