Country quiz · Oceania
Samoa quiz
We ask about Samoa in 4 quizzes: flag, 3 trivia questions and the Oceania map. The capital is Apia.
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6 questions about Samoa only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Samoa at a glance
| Capital | Apia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Location | Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand |
| Population | 210,000 (2025 estimate), 177th of 196 |
| Area | 2,831 km², 165th of 196 |
| People per km² | 74 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 403 km |
| Highest point | Mount Silisili, 1,857 m |
| Official languages | English and Samoan |
| Currency | Samoan tālā |
| Flag colours | red, blue and white |
| Independence | 1962, from New Zealand |
| Calling code | +685 |
| Terrain | Two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rugged mountains in interior |
| Climate | Tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) |
| Where the name comes from | The name's meaning and origin are unclear; some assert that it can mean "place of the moa bird" of Polynesian mythology, or it could be a local chieftain's name |
| In our quizzes | 4 packs |
Samoa has no land borders, only 403 km of coastline. By area Samoa is 165th of 196 countries, just behind Cape Verde and ahead of Luxembourg.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Questions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What currency does Samoa use? | Tala |
| Which country skipped 30 December 2011 when it moved to the other side of the date line? | Samoa |
| Which country changed from driving on the right to the left in 2009? | Samoa |
The Samoa questions
In the flag round the other choices are Tonga, Fiji and Kiribati.
One trivia question is “What currency does Samoa use?” (Tala). Then: “Which country skipped 30 December 2011 when it moved to the other side of the date line?” (Samoa).
Every Samoa question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
Which continent is Samoa in?
Samoa is in Oceania.
What is the population of Samoa?
About 210,000 (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Samoa?
Samoa has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Samoa?
Mount Silisili, at 1,857 m.
What is the official language of Samoa?
There are 2: English and Samoan.