| Area |
Land area: 2,849 sq km (1,100 sq mi) total area: 2,944 sq km (1,137 sq mi) |
| Capital | Apia |
| Largest city (2003 est.) | Apia (36,700) |
| Other large cities | Vaitele (7,100), Faleasiu (3,800), Vailele (3,200) and Leauvaa (3,100) on Upolu; Safotu (1,500), Sapulu (1,100) and Gataivai (1,100) on Savai’i |
| Climate |
tropical maritime; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October) |
| Time Difference | GMT minus 11 hours |