Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Samoan is the official language, using the Latin alphabet with special characters such as 'ā', 'ē', 'ī', 'ō', and 'ū'.
Culture
Distinctive cultural markers include traditional fale (houses), cultural ceremonies, and the presence of natural woven materials.
Miscellaneous
Look for distinctive public transportation vehicles, local markets, and the presence of palm trees and tropical flora.
Capital
Apia
Environment & landscape
Environment
The landscape features lush tropical vegetation, volcanic mountains, and beautiful coastlines with sandy beaches.
Infrastructure
Buildings often have traditional Samoan architectural styles, with thatched roofs and open-air designs, alongside modern concrete structures.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include coconut palms, breadfruit trees, and various tropical hardwoods, alongside lush grasses in many areas.
Topography
Samoa is characterized by mountainous terrain, with volcanic islands featuring steep hills and valleys, as well as coastal flatlands.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates typically have a white background with black text and include the letters 'WS' for Western Samoa.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are often in English and Samoan, with a mix of standard international symbols and locally styled signs.
Stop
Stop signs in Samoa read 'STOP'.
Bollards
Bollards in Samoa are typically simple, with some painted in bright colors for visibility, but they are not uniquely distinctive compared to other regions.
Poles
Utility poles in Samoa are often made of wood and may have some decorative elements, though they generally resemble standard utility poles found in many tropical regions.