Presented By: Ben Loring Period 1 SAMOA

Samoa ~ Paradise Democratic Government Low crime High literacy rate: 99.7% Long life expectancy: 72.7 years Low unemployment: 5% Island Paradise

Samoa ~ Challenges Isolation Energy cost and the pollution to make the energy. Everything is more expensive because shipping costs are so high Problem: Income wages are very low Per Capita GDP $6,000 per year One way flight to Hawaii from Seattle on Travelocity $ One way flight to Samoa from Seattle on Travelocity $1,119.19

FISHING Agriculture

POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS Energy production is a crucial on islands. Opportunity cost has taught us that if we can free money up from Producing energy than you can shift the money somewhere else life transportation and education. I believe cheaper production of energy, by making smart roads would assist Samoa and other island nations improve their quality of life

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