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Country Profile of Samoa

Samoa

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A View from Samoa

We need not be reminded that natural disasters do not discriminate or recognise national or international boundaries, every nation and property, including human lives are at risk when disaster strikes. It is therefore the duty and responsibility of all of us to be constantly reminded of the devastating effects that natural hazards can have on us, our state of preparedness, and mitigating efforts.

Address at the Disaster Awareness Week of Networking (DAWN) by the Honourable Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi [2002]

Capital: Apia
Population: 176 848 [2002]
Land Area: 2 935 sq. km
Max Height (above Sea – level): 1 860 m [Mt Silisili]
Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is about 3000 mm
EEZ: 120 000 sq. km
Mean Temperature: 25°C
GDP per Capita: T$4.993 [2001]
Currency: Tala
Languages: Samoan and English
Government: Independent State and member of the Commonwealth
SOPAC Membership: Full Member Since 1972 [then CCOP/SOPAC]

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