Samoa

Flag Description Red with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing five white five-pointed stars representing the southern cross constellation. Currency Tala. Astronomy Today's date is May 22, 2008. There is currently a Full Moon. Location Oceania, group of islands in the south pacific ocean, about one-half of the way from hawaii to new zealand. 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 The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mauga Silisili 1,857 m.

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Samoa

This is a map of Samoa. The map illustrates the location of Apia and its proximity to Asau, Manono, Mulifanua, and the South Pacific Ocean.

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