Formation
Jan 1, 1962
Jan 1, 1962
Apia
218,764 (2021)
A Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands, two smaller islands and several uninhabited islands. It is located 40 miles west of American Samoa. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
It gained independence from New Zealand in 1962. The most popular sports are rugby, cricket, netball and volleyball. Traditional dances are the siva and sasa.