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Tourism in Samoa

Samoa, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, is part of the Polynesian region. There are only about 185,000 people in the nation, but that is a result of a lot of emigration out of the country, to places such as New Zealand, Australia and California.

The islands are tropical and have a rainy season from October to March and a dry season from May to October. This latter season is the best time for Australians to travel, as it will be most similar to the Australian climate.
The islands of Samoa are various, but the two main islands are Upolu and Savaii. The islands have narrow coasts on which most of the inhabitants live, with volcanic mountains in the interior. None of the volcanoes are currently active, but earthquakes are not uncommon. Most of the islands is covered by lush vegetation, though the natural rainforest has mostly disappeared. This beautiful landscape has made ecotourism to the area more common. Lava fields, blowholes, water falls and national parks all litter the islands, allowing tourists to see various and diverse aspects of the Samoa landscape.

Some of the most popular tourist attractions include shopping at the markets, such as the Apia Public Market and Flea Market, getting traditional Samoan tattoos, which can cover up to half the body, golfing, and honeymooning.
Located only a few hours by flight from Australia, Samoa is an excellent location to spend a week or two. With a very different climate and landscape, Samoa offers visitors the opportunity to experience nature in ways they've never experienced it before.

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