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Independent State of Samoa

Samoa

Samoa is a country in the Pacific that is home to 202,200 people. It is also home to 1 living indigenous language, Samoan. It is an official language of the country. In addition, 1 non-indigenous language, English, is established within the country. It is also an official language. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    202,200

    people

    1

    living languages

    99%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 0
    3. 0
    4. 0

Samoa has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.