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Apia

Apia is the capital of Samoa, on the island of Upolu. It is a useful reference for locating the capital, but that alone does not confirm which connections or services are available.

Apia
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Samoa.
  • Located on the island of Upolu.
Apia
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Apia
Photo by Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970, photographer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 4.0
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Guides to this place

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Samoa’s basic facts and the air connections to verify

Location, capital, languages and currency offer a starting point; air connections need to be checked against current information.

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Samoa in Polynesia, with Apia and the Samoan tālā

Before choosing islands or planning how to get around, locate Samoa in the Pacific, note its capital and gather the essentials for organising your visit.

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Sources and references

This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 09/10/2026