Population:	177,714
Capital:	Apia
Language:	Samoan, English
Religion:	Protestant, Roman Catholic and Mormon
General:	Samoa consists of two main islands and seven small islands in the South Pacific Ocean.  The economy is based on agriculture, with some fishing and light manufacturing.  Traditional exports are coconut products, timber, taro, cocoa and fruit.

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