Samoa
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Samoa
Samoa
The Independent State of Samoa, also known as Western Samoa, is located in the southern Pacific Ocean, in the western part of the Samoa Archipelago. It is composed of Upolu and Savaii main islands, as well as nearby Manono, Apolima, Nout é re, Noulua, Namua, Fanuatap, and Nousafie Eight small islands (Manono, Apolima, Nuutele, Nuulua, Namua, Fanutapu, Nuusafee, Nuulopa) are composed. The land area is 2934 square kilometers, and the marine exclusive economic zone covers an area of 120000 square kilometers. Most of the territory is covered in jungle. Belongs to a tropical rainforest climate. May to October is the dry season, and November to April is the rainy season, sports fitness .
The average annual temperature is 28 ℃, and the average annual precipitation is 2000 to 3500 millimeters. The capital city of Apia is the only city in the country. The country is divided into 11 administrative regions, including 5 on Upolu Island and 6 on Savai Island, while the remaining small islands are all under the jurisdiction of Upolu Island. As of 2021, Samoa has a population of 205000.
Samoa is the center of the Polynesian archipelago and the place where Samoans have lived for generations. In 1250, an independent kingdom was established. In the mid-19th century, Germany, the United States, and Britain invaded one after another. In 1899, Britain transferred Western Samoa to Germany. Occupied by New Zealand during World War I. After World War II, it became a trust site. Independence on January 1, 1962. It is a member of the Commonwealth. In 1997, it was renamed as the Independent State of Samoa.
Samoa's economy is mainly agricultural, producing coconuts, cocoa, breadfruits, and bananas. Industry includes small-scale light industry and agricultural product processing industry. The tourism industry is also one of the main economic pillars of Samoa. The main economic data for 2022 are as follows: Gross Domestic Product: 830 million US dollars. Per capita GDP: $3743. Economic growth rate: -6%.
geographical environment
Regional location
Samoa is located in the southern Pacific Ocean, in the western part of the Samoa Islands, consisting of two main islands, Savoy and Upolu, and seven small islands. Most of the territory is covered in jungle. The land area is 2934 square kilometers, and the marine exclusive economic zone covers an area of 120000 square kilometers. The total length of the coastline is 403 kilometers.
Climatic characteristics
Samoa is located in a tropical region of the southern hemisphere, near the equator. Due to the surrounding sea, its climate belongs to a tropical marine climate. It is warm and pleasant throughout the year, with May to October being the dry season and November to April being the rainy season. The annual average temperature is 28 ℃, and the annual average precipitation is around 2000-3500 millimeters.
natural resources
Forest resources are decreasing year by year. Currently, the forest area accounts for 46.3% of the national area, of which 39.4% (approximately 110000 hectares) are non productive forests, and only 13600 hectares are available for harvesting, accounting for only 4.8% of the national area. The remaining 2.1% (approximately 6000 hectares) are national protected forests and traditional tribal owned forests. The exclusive economic zone covers an area of 120000 square kilometers and is rich in tuna.
Rich in water resources, the exclusive economic zone has over 120000 square kilometers of water and is rich in tuna. The annual fishing volume is about 7000 tons.
