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  Apia, Samoa, Pictures
Apia, town and capital of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), on the northern shore of Upolu Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
The only city in Samoa, Apia is the country's chief port and economic center; exports include copra (dried coconut meat), bananas, cacao, and coffee.
Apia was a small village until European missionaries and traders arrived in the 1830s.
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Samoa/Apia_town_state_capital.html   (381 words)

  
  Apia, Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apia, population 38,800 (2001), is the capital of Samoa.
Apia (13°50′S 171°50′W) is situated on a natural harbour at the mouth of the Vaisigano River.
Apia has a number of multistorey buildings of recent origin but there are still some of the early, wooden, colonial buildings scattered around the town, most notably the courthouse with the museum on the upper floor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Apia,_Samoa   (521 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Apia, Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Apia, population 38,800 (2001), is the capital of (A group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop) Samoa.
Apia () is situated on a natural harbour at the mouth of the Vaisigano river.
Apia has a small airstrip (Fagali'i) which is used for internal flights and some international flights to (A port in American Samoa) Pago Pago in (A United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa) American Samoa.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Apia,-Samoa   (1009 words)

  
 BWNS: Royal welcome at jubilee gathering in Samoa
A member of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Samoa, Mulipola Ale, speaking at the 50th jubilee of the Samoan Baha'i community and the 20th anniversary of the Baha'i House of Worship in Samoa.
APIA, Samoa, 30 November 2004 (BWNS) -- A royal welcome greeted participants at the "Waves of One Ocean" conference that marked the 50th anniversary of the Baha'i Faith in Samoa and the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Baha'i House of Worship here.
The interior of the dome of the Baha'i House of Worship in Samoa.
news.bahai.org /story.cfm?storyid=337   (2154 words)

  
 Apia, Samoa current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
Before making travel plans for a hotel or flight to Apia, Samoa or placing a telephone call to Apia, Samoa with a phone card or direct dial, or even with an online chat room, it can be useful to understand the difference between locations, so make sure you know the correct and current local time.
A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Apia, Samoa is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
Get a chart comparing the time of day in Apia, Samoa with all of the other locations you are interested in.
www.worldtimeserver.com /current_time_in_WS.aspx?city=Apia   (370 words)

  
 Apia, Samoa -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Apia is the site of the National University of Samoa (founded in 1988) and the University of the South Pacific School of Agriculture (1977).
From 1899 to 1914 it was the capital of the German dependency of Western Samoa.
Apia continued as the capital when Samoa achieved independence in 1962.
www.galenfrysinger.com /apia.htm   (202 words)

  
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The administration of the Ports is the responsibility of the Samoa Ports Authority which is financially self supporting and is a member of the Secretariat for the South Pacific Ports Association.
The port of Apia is the main Port of entry.
The extended Apia Port provides a wide range of services which includes: pilotage, deep berths, general and cargo handling, freezer and cooler for loose cargo warehousing, weighbridge (up to 16T), stevedoring, cargo and container storage and fumigation.
www.samoalive.com /Samoaseaports.htm   (105 words)

  
 American Samoa Hotels - Sinalei Reef Resort Apia Samoa
Sinalei Reef Resort is situated on the South Coast of Samoa's main island of Upolu.
Samoa is a nation rich in culture and natural beauty.
Samoa is truly the undiscovered South Pacific paradise of your dreams.
www.southtravels.com /pacific/americansamoa/sinaleireefresort   (445 words)

  
 Samoa
Samoa, formerly Western Samoa, is in the South Pacific Ocean about 2,200 mi (3,540 km) south of Hawaii.
New Zealand seized Western Samoa from Germany in 1914, and in 1946 it became a UN trust territory administered by New Zealand.
In 2002, the prime minister of New Zealand apologized to Samoa for the injustices that occurred under New Zealand rule.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108149.html   (497 words)

  
 Hostels in Apia - Youth Hostel
SEIPEPA is a cultural Samoan accommodation or hotel in the capital town Apia.
Betty's, the original backpacker's of Samoa is 10 few minutes walk from Apia town center.
Pasefika Inn - Hostel in Apia - Samoa
www.cheap-hostels-in.com /apia.htm   (632 words)

  
 Samoa Resorts and Accommodation Guide (Pacific-Resorts.com)
Samoa resorts are found mostly on the main island of Upolu, with the highest concentration of places to stay in the capital of Apia.
Upolu is the main island in Western Samoa, with the capital town of Apia on the north coast and the international airport at Faleolo, 35km to the east.
Apia is set on a beautiful harbour where the major concentration of hotels and restaurants are found.
www.pacific-resorts.com /samoa   (662 words)

  
 IODA 4th Oceanian Optimist Championships. 7-14 October 2002, Apia, Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Apia Yacht Club (AYC) in association with the Samoa Sailing Association (SSA) and the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) are in full swing preparing for the Oceania Championships to be held from October 8th to October 13th 2002 here in Samoa.
This will be the first time that this event has been hosted in Samoa and the organizers are looking to the Government, local business community and the members of their own organisation(s) to make the visit by the competing countries a memorable sailing event.
The Samoa Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture and the T.A.B. has already committed itself to support the event, Polynesian airlines have been appointed as the official carrier and the Hotel Kitano Tusitalla is the official Hotel for the event.
www.apia-yacht-club.ws /optimist   (898 words)

  
 Samoa
The national hospital and a small private hospital are located in Apia, and there are several small district hospitals on Savai'i and in outlying areas of Upolu.
Samoa is located in an area of high seismic activity.
Samoa customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Samoa of items such as firearms, fruits, pets and drugs.
travel.state.gov /travel/samoa.html   (2240 words)

  
 Apia Town Samoa - Travel Guide
Apia Town is the charming capital of Samoa, situated on the north coast of Upolu.
Nightlife in Apia is thriving with lots of atmospheric fine dining restaurants and good drinking holes including a few exceptionally rowdy local bars and nightclubs and the infamous drag act put on at Margary-Ta's Beer Garden.
One of Apia's traditions is its early morning Police Band parade and flag raising ceremony at the government buildings when all traffic and anything else moving comes to a momentary stop.
www.pacific-travel-guides.com /samoa-islands/travel-guide/apia.html   (644 words)

  
 Apia Hostels, Samoa Hostels, Online Booking, Reservations, Backpackers, Hostels, Accommodation, Apia, Samoa, South ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Global Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of hostels in Apia, Samoa.
Betty's, the original backpacker's of Samoa is 10 minutes walk from Apia town centre.
Cultural budget accommodation in Apia, showing and teaching the beauty of the Samoan culture and way of life in a family atmosphere.
www.theglobalexplorer.com /samoa/hostels/apia.htm   (493 words)

  
 Noonsite: Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, comprises the two islands of Upolu and Savai'i, as well as several smaller islands.
Cruising along the sheltered northern coast of the two main islands, one can anchor off villages such as Asau on Savai'i, from where one can explore the interior of these verdant islands with their gushing waterfalls and lush rain forests.
Samoa has a tropical climate with the more pleasant season being the south-east trade wind season from April to November.
www.noonsite.com /Countries/Samoa   (244 words)

  
 Samoa Offshore Finance Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Equity Trust (Samoa) Ltd is part of the Equity Trust Group which has Offices in fifteen (15) jurisdictions including Jersey, Switzerland, British Virgin Islands, Taiwan, Mauritius and New Zealand.
Samoa is also represented by the undermentioned Ambassadors, Honorary Consuls General and Honorary Consuls.
In Apia there are many types of accommodation available ranging from budget style rooms at US$25 per night to top class hotel fares at US$115.00 per night and suites at US$210 per night.
www.samoaofc.ws /services.htm   (628 words)

  
 Typhoons and Hurricanes: The Storm at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Although Samoa was off the main trade routes, American missionaries and steamship promoters encouraged governmental interest in the islands.
Teoteo, a Samoan of Apia, made a desperate attempt to swim off to the Vandalia with a line while the gale was at its height.
In his intrepid effort Teoteo was assisted in the management of the line by Toga, a native of Samoa, whose father was a Tongan.
www.history.navy.mil /faqs/faq102-3.htm   (3289 words)

  
 Samoa - the cradle of Polynesia on earth
Samoa - the cradle of Polynesia on earth
Today, Samoa is an emerging tourist destination with a wide range of activities to enjoy.
When you arrive, you will receive a tourist visa and you may take the airport bus to Apia, from where you can contact your host at one of the hotels or from the Post Office, on Beach Road, in front of the ANZ bank.
pages.intnet.mu /servas/samoa.html   (559 words)

  
 Events of the 1880s--Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
In the port of Apia, on the northern coast of the Samoan island of Upolu, seven foreign warships were anchored in the town's small and very exposed harbor, protecting their national interests during a time of domestic Samoan political unrest.
Though the weather was visibly threatening in the hours before the storm, the senior officer present, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, had decided to remain at Apia, basing his decision on local opinion that the hurricane season was already past.
Typhoons and Hurricanes: The Storm at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/events/ev-1880s/ev-1889/sam-hur.htm   (1604 words)

  
 Apia Hostels - Cheap Accommodation in Apia, Samoa
We have 7 hostels in Apia, all of which offer superb accommodation in Apia and offer fantastic room rates.
Accommodation Description: Betty's, the original backpacker's of Samoa is 10 few minutes walk from Apia town center.
Accommodation Description: SEIPEPA is a cultural Samoan accommodation or hotel in the capital town Apia.
www.kasbah.com /hostels/apia-samoa.htm   (689 words)

  
 Samoa Hotels Pictures and Map Locations
Western Samoa hotels are concentrated in the capital town of Apia in Western Samoa.
American Samoa has only a handful of places to stay and these are almost entirely focused on business travellers.
There are no beach resorts per say, but visiting American Samoa is about exploring the natural beauty of the islands on a self drive holiday, so the convenient business hotels are just as handy for tourists.
www.samoa.hotel-pictures.com   (678 words)

  
 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889 -- Ship Salvage and Repair (Part II)
View of the ship's starboard quarter, showing the jury rudder fitted after she had lost her rudder post and rudder in the 15-16 March 1889 hurricane at Apia, Samoa.
It shows USS Nipsic as she was fitted during the long voyage from Apia to Honolulu, in May-August 1889.
She had come up from Samoa for repair of damage received during the 15-16 March 1889 Apia hurricane.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/events/ev-1880s/ev-1889/sam-hu7a.htm   (564 words)

  
 1848 Princess Tui Inn - Apia, Samoa
The inexpensive Samoa guesthouse and budget hotel is for holiday travellers who are looking for affordable airy hotel rooms facing the marvellous sea breeze in Apia.
Apia restaurants, cafes, clubs, local markets and more holiday information are only a few minutes away.
Apia hotel holiday staff gives you free maps and a personal orientation on your arrival to Samoa.
www.hostelz.com /display.php/2066+1848+Princess+Tui+Inn   (1558 words)

  
 Sanitation and Drainage Project to Help Clean Up Environment in Apia, Samoa - ADB.org
A loan of $8 million will help finance integrated improvements to Apia's sanitation systems including the construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system for the central business area, improvements to individual sanitation systems and the rehabilitation of floodways and drains around low-lying areas of Apia, and install water gauges for flood monitoring.
It will also build capacity of the Samoa Water Authority (SWA) and the Ministry of Works, Transport and Energy on a range of technical and management issues with additional targeted assistance for the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture on related health and environmental monitoring aspects.
Most wastewater is now treated in individual systems such as cesspools or septic tanks before being discharged into drainage channels, soil, and groundwater.
www.adb.org /Documents/News/2003/nr2003168.asp   (654 words)

  
 UNDP > Home
The UN is proudly working with the Government of Samoa and the South Pacific Games Authority to ensure socially responsible Games at the XIII South Pacific Games 2007 that promote development messages on anti-doping, smoke free, green, clean and safe games based on the spirit of volunteerism.
This is to ‘green’ Samoa, and to raise awareness of how tree planting can help protect Pacific islands against the effects of climate change.
The ‘Play it clean and green’ campaign is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of the Government of Samoa, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the United Nations in the Pacific.
www.undp.org.ws   (620 words)

  
 Samoa
The other Samoa: pride in an independent place.
National Park of American Samoa a place too special to keep secret.
Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Gibraltar, New Caledonia discussed at Caribbean Decolonization seminar.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108149.html   (573 words)

  
 Apia, Samoa Encyclopedia @ GreatArtworks.com (Great Artworks)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
List of cities, towns and villages in Samoa
List of countries and capitals in native languages
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www.greatartworks.com /encyclopedia/Apia%2C_Samoa   (665 words)

  
 Welcome to Samoa, The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific : Samoa Tourism Authority
Talofa and Welcome to Samoa, The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific.
Come and explore our islands that are rich in culture, unspoilt environment and home to the friendliest people in the South Pacific.
Sip from a freshly picked coconut while relaxing on the beach, kayak on aqua lagoon waters, snorkel amongst a stunning array of sea life.
www.visitsamoa.ws   (282 words)

  
 Apia, Samoa (APW) - Car Rental and Reservations at Cheap and Discount Rates
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