1. Samoa - Geography Samoa is located in Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about onehalf of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/samoa_geography.shtml

Home 1st - 3rd Grade Ask ClassBrain Biographies Corporate Information Country Reports Defining Documents Freedom Files Games Mission Reports Monthy Grab Bag Monuments and Memorials Movies in the Classroom State Reports Teens ClassBrain Store Country Reports World Info World Maps A - An ... Sa - Sc : Samoa Last Updated: Dec 28th, 2009 - 18:17:58 Samoa - Geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 17:24 Email this article Printer friendly page Geography Samoa Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km water: 10 sq km land: 2,934 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) Terrain: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior

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aneki .com Home Richest Most Populated Largest ... More Lists... World Regions Africa Middle East Europe Asia ... Consulates Samoa Geography Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km water: 10 sq km land: 2,934 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) Terrain: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mauga Silisili (Savaii) 1,857 m Natural resources: hardwood forests, fish, hydropower Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: occasional typhoons; active volcanism

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Geography People Government Economy Communicat's ... [TOP] Samoa Geography Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 2,860 sq km land: 2,850 sq km water: 10 sq km slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (October to March), dry season (May to October) Terrain: narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mauga Silisili 1,857 m Natural resources: hardwood forests, fish Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: occasional typhoons; active volcanism soil erosion party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection

4. ABC Country Book Of American Samoa - Geography Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Cl American Samoa Interactive Factbook GEOGRAPHY, Flag, Map,Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications http://www.theodora.com/wfb/american_samoa_geography.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback American Samoa Affiliation: (territory of the US) Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Map references: Oceania Area: total area: 199 sq km land area: 199 sq km comparative area: slightly larger than Washington, DC note: includes Rose Island and Swains Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 116 km Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: none Climate: tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages 124 inches; rainy season from November to April, dry season from May to October; little seasonal temperature variation Terrain: five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island) Natural resources: pumice, pumicite Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: limited natural fresh water resources; in many areas of the island water supplies come from roof catchments

5. Samoa - Geography Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about onehalf of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/printer_samoa_geography.shtml

From Classbrain.com Samoa Samoa - Geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 17:24 Geography Samoa Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km water: 10 sq km land: 2,934 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) Terrain: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mauga Silisili (Savaii) 1,857 m Natural resources: hardwood forests, fish, hydropower Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: occasional typhoons; active volcanism

6. Samoa Geography 2006 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resourc Samoa Geography 2006 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.theodora.com/wfb2006/samoa/samoa_geography.html

2006 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Samoa Index 2006 ... Feedback Samoa Geography - 2006 http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/samoa/samoa_geography.html SOURCE: 2006 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km land: 2,934 sq km water: 10 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) Terrain: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mauga Silisili (Savaii) 1,857 m Natural resources: hardwood forests, fish, hydropower Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: NA Natural hazards: occasional typhoons; active volcanism

7. Samoa Geography 2007, CIA World Factbook Samoa Geography 2007 http//www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/samoa/samoa_geography.html SOURCE 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/samoa/samoa_geography.html

COUNTRIES Geographic.org GEOLOGY USA STATISTICS ... JOBS Samoa Geography 2007 http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/samoa/samoa_geography.html SOURCE: 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Enter your search terms Web theodora.com Submit search form 2007 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Samoa Index 2007 ... Feedback Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km land: 2,934 sq km water: 10 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) Terrain: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mauga Silisili (Savaii) 1,857 m

8. Category:Samoa Geography Stubs - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Pages in category Samoa geography stubs The following 182 pages are in this category, out of 182 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Samoa_geography_stubs

Category:Samoa geography stubs From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This category is maintained by WikiProject Stub sorting Please propose new stub templates and categories here before creation. This category is for stub articles relating to geography of Samoa . You can help by expanding them. To add an article to this category, use Samoa-geo-stub instead of stub Pages in category "Samoa geography stubs" The following 182 pages are in this category, out of 182 total. This list may not reflect recent changes ( learn more Template:Samoa-geo-stub A A'ana A'ufaga Afega Afiamalu ... Avao C Central Savai'i Rainforest F Fa'asaleleaga Fa'ato'ialemanu Faala Fagafau ... Fuailoloo G Gaga'ifomauga Gagaifo o le Vao Gataivai L Lalomalava Lalomanu Lalovaea Lano village ... Lealatele L cont. Lefaga Lefagaoali'i Lelepa Lepa ... Lufilufi M Maasina village (Samoa) Magiagi Tai Malie Malua ... Musumusu N Namua Neiafu (Samoa) Nofoali'i Nu'u village ... Nu'utele P Paepaeala Papa Uta Papa village (Samoa) Pata village (Samoa) ... Puleia S Sa'asa'ai Safa'atoa Safa'i Safotulafai ... Salailua S cont. Salamumu Saleapaga Saleaula Salega ... Solosolo T Ta'elefaga Tafaigata Tafitoala Tafua ... Taga, Samoa

9. American Samoa Geography 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natura American Samoa Geography 2004 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb2004/american_samoa/american_samoa_geography.h

2004 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS American Samoa Index ... Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications Transportation ... Feedback American Samoa Geography - 2004 http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb2004/american_samoa/american_samoa_geography.html SOURCE: 2004 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 14 20 S, 170 00 W Map references Oceania Area: total: 199 sq km note: includes Rose Island and Swains Island water: sq km land: 199 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 116 km Maritime claims - as described in UNCLOS 1982 (see Notes and Definitions): territorial sea: 12 NM exclusive economic zone: 200 NM Climate: tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy season from November to April, dry season from May to October; little seasonal temperature variation Terrain: five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island)

10. Category:American Samoa Geography Stubs - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Pages in category American Samoa geography stubs The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_Samoa_geography_stubs

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11. Samoa Geography - Area, Cities, Climate, And Weather Find geography information for Samoa and the world. http://www.factrover.com/geography/Samoa_geography.html

Home All Countries World Newspapers US Newspapers Samoa Geography The information below contains geography information for Samoa, including climate, weather, cities, and area information. You can also check out the Samoa Country Page for additional resources. Samoa People Samoa Government Samoa Economy Samoa History Geography of Samoa Area: 2,934 sq. km. (1,133 sq. mi.) in two main islands plus seven smaller ones. Cities: Capital (pop. 34,000)Apia. Terrain: Mountainous with narrow coastal plain. Climate: Tropical. source: http://www.state.gov

12. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - American Samoa - Geography Facts And Figur Geography information for American Samoa Location Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/aq/American_Samoa_geography.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Oceania American Samoa (Facts) American Samoa - Geography (Facts) Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 14 20 S, 170 00 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 199 sq km land: 199 sq km water: sq km note: includes Rose Island and Swains Island Area - comparative: slightly larger than Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 116 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October); little seasonal temperature variation Terrain: five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Lata Mountain 964 m Natural resources: pumice, pumicite Land use: arable land: 10% permanent crops: 15% other: 75% (2005) Irrigated land: NA Natural hazards: typhoons common from December to March Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources; the water division of the government has spent substantial funds in the past few years to improve water catchments and pipelines

13. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Samoa - Geography Facts And Figures Geography information for Samoa Location Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about onehalf of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/ws/Samoa_geography.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Oceania Samoa (Facts) Samoa - Geography (Facts) Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km land: 2,934 sq km water: 10 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: km Coastline: 403 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) Terrain: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mauga Silisili (Savaii) 1,857 m Natural resources: hardwood forests, fish, hydropower Land use: arable land: 21.13% permanent crops: 24.3% other: 54.57% (2005) Irrigated land: NA Natural hazards: occasional typhoons; active volcanism

14. American Samoa Geography American Samoa Geography statistics and information about the geography of American Samoa. http://www.nation-info.com/American-Samoa-Geography.html

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15. Geography And Map Of Samoa Geography and maps of Samoa. german protectorate cia factbook map of samoa south pacific ocean land boundaries http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcwsamoa.htm

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16. Samoa Geography (Location, Geographic Coordinates, Map References, Area, Terrain 2009 Samoa Geography (Location, geographic coordinates, map references, area, terrain, elevation extremes, borders, coastline and maritime claims) data, including comparisons http://www.economywatch.com/economic-statistics/Samoa/Geography/

Follow us on Facebook Twitter or Email This site The web Home ... Price Index Indicators You are here: Home Economic Statistics Database Economic Statistics by Country Samoa , Geography (Location, geographic coordinates, map references, area, terrain, elevation extremes, borders, coastline and maritime claims) for Year 2009 Samoa Geography (Location, geographic coordinates, map references, area, terrain, elevation extremes, borders, coastline and maritime claims) 16, Nov 2010, CST. Welcome to the beta version of Econ Stats, the Economic Statistics Database service provided by EconomyWatch.com. Country or Region: Change country Economic Indicator: See all Samoa indicators See Geography (Location, geographic coordinates, map references, area, terrain, elevation extremes, borders, coastline and maritime claims) data for all countries Detailed Analysis for Year: Full Dataset: from 1993 to 2008 Dataset updated: 10 May 2010 Datasource: CIA Factbook National or Regional Currency: Tala Currency Symbol: WST Samoa Geography (Location, geographic coordinates, map references, area, terrain, elevation extremes, borders, coastline and maritime claims)

17. Samoa Geography | Polynesian Cultural Center Samoa consists of four main islands Upolu, with the capital at Apia; the largest island of Savaii; and two small islands between them Manono and Apolima. http://www.polynesia.com/samoa/geography.html

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18. Samoa: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — FactMonster.com Information on Samoa — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108149.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Math Flashcards Geography Guide ... 2011 Calendar Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Countries Travel to Samoa — Unbiased reviews and great deals from TripAdvisor Samoa Map of Samoa Independent State of Samoa Head of State: Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (since 20 June 2007) Prime Minister: Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi (1998) Land area: 1,100 sq mi (2,849 sq km); total area: 1,137 sq mi (2,944 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 192,001 (growth rate: 0.6%); birth rate: 22.9/1000; infant mortality rate: 23.2/1000; life expectancy: 72.1; density per sq mi: 161 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Apia, 35,900 Monetary unit: Tala Current government officials Languages: Samoan, English Ethnicity/race: Samoan 92.6%, Euronesians 7% (persons of European and Polynesian blood), Europeans 0.4% Religion: Congregationalist 34.8%, Roman Catholic 19.6%, Methodist 15%, Latter-Day Saints 12.7%, Assembly of God 6.6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3.5%, other Christian 4.5%, Worship Centre 1.3%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2001) National Holiday: Flag Day, November 1

19. National Park Of American Samoa (U.S. National Park Service) America's 50th National Park and the only one south of the equator. This park in the South Pacific is dedicated to preserving the Samoan/Polynesian culture and landscape. http://www.nps.gov/npsa/

/* Styles generated for CommonSpot elements */ Skip to Search Skip to Navigation Skip to Body Skip to Footer Search this park Search nps.gov Site Index Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us view map text size: printer friendly Quicklinks: Directions Centennial Initiative 2016 Home Stay opportunity Natural History Guide ... American Samoa Digital Library American Samoa Samoa, a chain of mountainous islands clothed in tropical rainforest, is ringed with rugged cliffs, glistening beaches, and biologically rich coral reefs. The Samoan village leaders and the U.S. Congress have set aside the finest samples of the islands' land and seascapes as a national park. Animals Samoan rain forests and coral reefs on four separate islands are home to unique tropical animalsthe flying fox, sea turtles, and an array of birds and fish. The park has paleotropical rain forests, coral reefs, and an extensive sample of Samoan marine environments. more... The Park The U.S. Congress established the National Park . . “ . . to preserve and protect the tropical forest and archeological and cultural resources of American Samoa, and of associated reefs, to maintain the habitat of flying foxes, preserve the ecological balance of the Samoan tropical forest, and, consistent with the preservation of these resources, to provide for the enjoyment of the unique resources of the Samoan tropical forest by visitors from around the world.” more...

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SITE NAVIGATION HOME FLAG FINDER MAP FINDER SOURCES ... COUNTRIES S-Z My World Atlas Web COUNTRY NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION GEOGRAPHY PEOPLE GOVERNMENT ... LETTERS AND PICTURES Independent State of Samoa former: Western Samoa s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Click Here to view visitor stats Contact Us Privacy Statement Bob Starkgraf INTRODUCTION Background: New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century. The country dropped the "Western" from its name in 1997. TOP OF PAGE GEOGRAPHY Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 13 35 S, 172 20 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 2,944 sq km

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