Quick Facts
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Country Name
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Independant State of Samoa
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Government
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Samoa is an Independent State
Samoa's Government consists of:
Head of State, who swears in the Prime Minister (elected by the Legislative Assembly) and, on the Prime Minister's advice, the Cabinet Ministers.
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Independence
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1st January 1962 (Western) Samoa became independent from New Zealand administered UN trusteeship.
The Independent State of Samoa celebrates Independence on 1st June every year.
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Legal System
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Based on English common law and local customs; judicial review of legislative acts with respect to fundamental rights of the citizen; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction.
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Universal Suffrage
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The Electoral Reforms in 1990 resulted in adoption of Universal Sufferage permitting all Samoan citizens 21 years and over to vote, a privilege that was enjoyed only by holders of Matai Titles and Individual Voters.
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Total Area
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2,860 sq km (slightly smaller than Rhode Island)
Land - 2850 sq km
Water - 10 sq km
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Maritime Claims
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Exclusive economic zone: 200 NM
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Climate
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Rainy season (November to April) Dry season (May to October)
Average monthly temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degree Celsius (72-80 degrees F)
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Terrain
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The islands are of volcanic origin, and the coasts are surrounded by coral reefs. Rugged mountain ranges form the core of both main islands.
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Highest Point
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Mount Silisili - 1857m (Savaii)
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Population
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176,848 (2001 est)
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Birth Rate
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15.59 births/1,000 population (2001 est.)
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Death Rate
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6.29 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.)
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Region:
Male:
Female:
Total:
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Nwu
27,523
25,191
52,714
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Male:
Female:
Total:
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Savaii
22,386
20,438
42,824
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Region:
Male:
Female:
Total:
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Rou
22,384
20,090
42,474
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Region:
Male:
Female:
Total:
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Aua
19,837
18,999
38,836
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