Samoa ๐ผ๐ธ
Samoa is part of Oceania with main city at
Apia. It's usually ๐ค๏ธ 27.33 ยฐC in Samoa with a rainfall of ๐ง 320.63 mm. Tipping is usually not expected in Samoa. Internet speed in Samoa is on average 1.9 Mbps. In Samoa you drive on the left side. Its Developing country with a
population of 195K people. The main currency is Tala. The languages
spoken are Samoan and English. Automatic teller machines are common in Samoa. Current travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
๐ Developing ย ๐ค๏ธ ~27.33 ยฐC ย ๐ง ~320.63 mmย ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ 195K people
Samoa Travel Advice
๐ก๏ธ Travel safety
Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our advice for Samoa. We've lowered the travel advice level. We now advise you to exercise normal safety precautions. Samoa has lifted all COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Weekly flights to and from Australia continue.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Samoa.
Samoa Weather
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Samoa Essential travel details
๐ Plugs
Samoa uses 230V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type I.
๐ Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are
Samoan and English
Money in Samoa
๐ฑ Currencies Used
Samoa uses the Samoan t?l? (symbol: T), code WST.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 t?l?s. T?l? is subdivided into 100 senes. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 t?l?s and 50, 20 and 10 senes.
๐ง ATMs
Automatic teller machines are common in Samoa. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
๐โโ๏ธ Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip
Tipping is usually not expected in Samoa. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small โextraโ tip.
Calling in Samoa
๐ก Internet
Internet speed in Samoa is on average 1.9 Mbps.
๐ฑ Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 50.10 WST, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Bluesky or Digicel.
Samoa uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Samoa upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
๐ Calling
To call Samoa, dial +, then 685 (the country code for Samoa), then the area code and the local number.
Driving in Samoa
๐ฃ๏ธ Road rules
In Samoa you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 24 km/h (14 mph) in all built-up areas and 40-72 km/h (24-44 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ Emergency
Universal
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire department
999
Samoa country map
Samoa travel details
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