Western Samoa
Location: Southwestern Pacific Ocean
Area: 1,133 square miles
Population: 190,000
Government: Republic with a parliamentary system
Largest city: Apia (capital)
Languages: Samoan, English
Ethnic groups: Samoan 88%, Euronesian 10%, European
Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing, food
processing
Chief crops: Cocoa, coconuts, bananas, taro
Leading exports: Copra, cocoa, bananas, lumber
Leading imports: Foodstuffs, machinery
Monetary unit: Tala