Alerts - Western Samoa
US Dept. of State TRAVEL ALERT - WORLDWIDE -
09-Sep-2010
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Samoa consists of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai’i and seven small islets. The country has a stable parliamentary democracy with a developing economy. Tourist facilities are accessible by bus, taxi, and car and are within walking distance of access roads. Infrastructure is adequate in Apia, the capital, but is limited in other areas. Nearly all Internet connections use a relatively slow dial-up method. Samoa has two digital telephone service providers, and visitors can easily purchase prepaid phones that cover virtually the entire country. The Samoa Tourism Authority provides a wide range of information of interest to travelers. Read the Department of State’s Background Notes on Samoa for additional information.
