Apia

Apia – Capital and Cultural Heart

Description
Apia is the capital of Samoa and the country’s main port, blending modern administration with strong traditional culture.

Geography
North coast of Upolu Island
Pacific Ocean shoreline
Low-lying coastal plains with inland hills

History
Traditional Samoan settlement
Colonial-era trading port
Capital of independent Samoa since 1962

Culture
Fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way of life)
Village and church-centered society
Music, dance, and storytelling

Economy
Government and administration
Port trade
Tourism and services

Tourism & Attractions
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
Apia Waterfront
Fugalei Market
Immaculate Conception Cathedral