Samoa is located right in the middle between Hawaii and New Zealand. It was home to the first Polynesian settlers, some 3000 years ago. The island of Savaii is said to be the legendary Hawaiki, the origin of all Polynesian people.

Today the Samoan Islands are home to around 250,000 people. Most of them (approx. 180,000) live in the Independent State of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), with two main islands, Upolu and Savaii, and two small inhabited islands between them, Apolima and Manono. The Capital, Apia, is located on Upolu, as well as the  International Airport Faleolo (APW). Another 70,000 people live in the neighbouring Territory of American Samoa, with Pago-Pago as the Capital.

Enjoying a tropical climate Samoans can harvest all year round. All families have own land to stay on and to grow food. Even though until recently Samoa was one of the least developed countries there is no hunger, no slums and low crime only.

Visitors can feel safe in Samoa. The Fa Samoa (Samoan Way) is still well alive. Samoan people are proud of the unique culture and you can feel it. Afio  mai - Be welcome in Samoa!