WS
WSM
The two-letter code for Samoa is WS, and the three-letter code is WSM, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
+685
The dialing code for Samoa is +685, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
.ws
The top-level domain (TLD) for Samoa is .ws, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Formal Name | the Independent State of Samoa |
Capital | Apia |
Region | Oceania |
Sub Region | Polynesia |
Samoa, officially known as the Independent State of Samoa, is located in the Polynesia sub-region of the larger Oceania continent with Apia serving as its capital.
Currency | Tala |
Alphabetic Code | WST |
Numeric Code | 882 |
Samoa uses the Tala (WST) as its official currency, with the numeric code 882.
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Samoa. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
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Pacific / Apia | +13:00 | +13:00 | |
Pacific / Samoa | −11:00 | −11:00 | |
US / Samoa | −11:00 | −11:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Samoa. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
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A'ana | district | WS-AA |
Aiga-i-le-Tai | district | WS-AL |
Atua | district | WS-AT |
Fa'asaleleaga | district | WS-FA |
Gaga'emauga | district | WS-GE |
Gagaifomauga | district | WS-GI |
Palauli | district | WS-PA |
Satupa'itea | district | WS-SA |
Tuamasaga | district | WS-TU |
Va'a-o-Fonoti | district | WS-VF |
Vaisigano | district | WS-VS |
Explore the subdivisions of Samoa, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
To learn more about Samoa's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Samoa Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Samoa's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Samoa.
For geographical info about Samoa, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.