Independent state in the Pacific Ocean whose capital is Apia (5)

I believe the answer is:

samoa

(Other definitions for samoa that I've seen before include "Group of volcanic islands in the S Pacific" , "Polynesian isle" , "island territory" , "South Pacific island nation" , "Polynesian island group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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