Samoa

Country Samoa
Capital Apia
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Tala(WST)
Languages Samoan & English

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New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century. The country dropped the "Western" from its name in 1997.

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Samoa - Wikipedia
Samoa - CIA World Fact Book
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Samoan government says sunken Manawanui wreck will stay where it is - 1NewsSamoan government says sunken Manawanui wreck will stay where it is  1News

Watch: Trump receives garland given to royalty in American Samoa, jokes ‘does that mean I’m royalty?’ - Times of IndiaWatch: Trump receives garland given to royalty in American Samoa, jokes ‘does that mean I’m royalty?’  Times of India

Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa - U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

Rep from American Samoa calls for opening protected Pacific waters to tuna fishing - MongabayRep from American Samoa calls for opening protected Pacific waters to tuna fishing  Mongabay

The Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa - Southern Fried ScienceThe Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa  Southern Fried Science

Marie Kaipu masterclass secures opening win for holders despite late scare from Samoa’s Salanoa sisters - Oceania Football ConfederationMarie Kaipu masterclass secures opening win for holders despite late scare from Samoa’s Salanoa sisters  Oceania Football Confederation

Samoa becomes the first Pacific Island country to launch National Action Plan for Health Security - World Health Organization (WHO)Samoa becomes the first Pacific Island country to launch National Action Plan for Health Security  World Health Organization (WHO)

Government of Samoa Hosts National Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement - International Union for Conservation of NatureGovernment of Samoa Hosts National Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Swagger of the 685: Samoa’s message to the world at U19WC 2025 - ICCSwagger of the 685: Samoa’s message to the world at U19WC 2025  ICC

Community Leadership Driving a Healthy Samoa - World BankCommunity Leadership Driving a Healthy Samoa  World Bank

Samoa: Technical Assistance Report-National Accounts Statistics Mission (March 24–April 18, 2025) - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Samoa: Technical Assistance Report-National Accounts Statistics Mission (March 24–April 18, 2025)  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Samoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages - The GuardianSamoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages  The Guardian

Samoa National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Samoa National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Meet the Samoan history makers at their first cricket World Cup - Olympics.comMeet the Samoan history makers at their first cricket World Cup  Olympics.com

Broadcast details confirmed for Fiji and Samoa matches - Scottish RugbyBroadcast details confirmed for Fiji and Samoa matches  Scottish Rugby

Samoa’s new marine spatial plan protects 30% of the country’s ocean - MongabaySamoa’s new marine spatial plan protects 30% of the country’s ocean  Mongabay

Remittances to Samoa: A Safe Payment Corridor - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Remittances to Samoa: A Safe Payment Corridor  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa - U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

A male midwife’s journey to ensuring healthy mothers and babies in Samoa - World Health Organization (WHO)A male midwife’s journey to ensuring healthy mothers and babies in Samoa  World Health Organization (WHO)

Samoa: Selected Issues - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Samoa: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Olympic lifters elected at the head of Cook Islands and Samoa NOCs - IWFOlympic lifters elected at the head of Cook Islands and Samoa NOCs  IWF

Samoa drawn against some of women’s football’s strongest nations for historic first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa drawn against some of women’s football’s strongest nations for historic first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance  Oceania Football Confederation

Contributors question education loan - Samoa ObserverContributors question education loan  Samoa Observer

American Samoa confirms three cases of imported dengue fever - 1NewsAmerican Samoa confirms three cases of imported dengue fever  1News

Samoa adopts first science, technology and innovation policy with UNESCO support - UNESCOSamoa adopts first science, technology and innovation policy with UNESCO support  UNESCO

Samoa receives its first ever vaccine delivery vehicle to transport lifesaving vaccines - UnicefSamoa receives its first ever vaccine delivery vehicle to transport lifesaving vaccines  Unicef

Samoa Issues Dengue Outbreak Alert Again - Vax-Before-TravelSamoa Issues Dengue Outbreak Alert Again  Vax-Before-Travel

Police Request Help to Locate Missing 15 Year Old from Satapuala - Samoa Global NewsPolice Request Help to Locate Missing 15 Year Old from Satapuala  Samoa Global News

Greening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet - United Nations Development ProgrammeGreening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet  United Nations Development Programme

Secretary-General appoints Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Samoa - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Samoa  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Digital 2025: American Samoa - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: American Samoa  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

UNESCO shares stories, science and cinema with children to mark Samoa Victim Support Group’s 20th anniversary - UNESCOUNESCO shares stories, science and cinema with children to mark Samoa Victim Support Group’s 20th anniversary  UNESCO

Visiting Samoa Remains Safe in 2025 - Vax-Before-TravelVisiting Samoa Remains Safe in 2025  Vax-Before-Travel

Samoa faces early election after government’s budget voted down - World Socialist Web SiteSamoa faces early election after government’s budget voted down  World Socialist Web Site

Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa’s tumultuous tenure has ended — what’s next? - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreFiame Naomi Mata‘afa’s tumultuous tenure has ended — what’s next?  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

The Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Samoa in 2025 - OneSafeThe Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Samoa in 2025  OneSafe

Cadence Buscher, the pitcher who led American Samoa to a historic U-15 Women's Softball World Cup win - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscCadence Buscher, the pitcher who led American Samoa to a historic U-15 Women's Softball World Cup win  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

Electric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024 - United Nations Development ProgrammeElectric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024  United Nations Development Programme

Afa Ah Loo, a Samoan-American Fashion Designer, Dies at 39 - WSJAfa Ah Loo, a Samoan-American Fashion Designer, Dies at 39  WSJ

Samoa’s nbs Weightlifting Golden Girl Wins 3 Gold for Samoa, Sets New Oceania and Pacific Games Records - Samoa Global NewsSamoa’s nbs Weightlifting Golden Girl Wins 3 Gold for Samoa, Sets New Oceania and Pacific Games Records  Samoa Global News

Salanoa sisters suit up for Samoa Women’s National Team - YahooSalanoa sisters suit up for Samoa Women’s National Team  Yahoo

New study explores the spiritual and healing practices of Samoan Taulasea - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationNew study explores the spiritual and healing practices of Samoan Taulasea - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

John Tafi Wins 3 Gold Medals for Samoa at Palau - Samoa Global NewsJohn Tafi Wins 3 Gold Medals for Samoa at Palau  Samoa Global News

Jacob Umaga: Former England prospect called up by Samoa - BBCJacob Umaga: Former England prospect called up by Samoa  BBC

Samoa Women Under-19s Cricket Team | SOW19 | News & Matches - ESPNcricinfoSamoa Women Under-19s Cricket Team | SOW19 | News & Matches  ESPNcricinfo

Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean - Conservation InternationalSamoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean  Conservation International

Samoa to hold snap election on Aug. 29 after PM’s government collapses - AP NewsSamoa to hold snap election on Aug. 29 after PM’s government collapses  AP News

Jazz Tevaga: Manly Sea Eagles forward joins Wakefield Trinity - BBCJazz Tevaga: Manly Sea Eagles forward joins Wakefield Trinity  BBC

Greenpeace USA Slams U.S. Seabed Mining Plans off American Samoa - greenpeace.orgGreenpeace USA Slams U.S. Seabed Mining Plans off American Samoa  greenpeace.org

Tracking a Disappearing Mantle Plume in Ancient Samoa - eos.orgTracking a Disappearing Mantle Plume in Ancient Samoa  eos.org

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa - mfa.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa  mfa.gov.cn

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining - Southern Fried ScienceRight to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining  Southern Fried Science

U.S. Navy Week Sets Sail for American Samoa, April 14-17, 2025 - pacom.milU.S. Navy Week Sets Sail for American Samoa, April 14-17, 2025  pacom.mil

Beautiful Samoa gets ready for CHOGM 2024 - thecommonwealth.orgBeautiful Samoa gets ready for CHOGM 2024  thecommonwealth.org

Three Ways Samoa’s New ‘Homegrown’ Insurance Scheme Can Thrive - United Nations Development ProgrammeThree Ways Samoa’s New ‘Homegrown’ Insurance Scheme Can Thrive  United Nations Development Programme

Family at the heart of everything for Tagiilima - Samoa ObserverFamily at the heart of everything for Tagiilima  Samoa Observer

Stay apolitical, public servants told - Samoa ObserverStay apolitical, public servants told  Samoa Observer

Collaborative Efforts Strengthen Anti-Corruption Capabilities in Samoa - United Nations Development ProgrammeCollaborative Efforts Strengthen Anti-Corruption Capabilities in Samoa  United Nations Development Programme

Samoa's Darius Visser breaks men's T20I records with 39 runs in an over - ESPNcricinfoSamoa's Darius Visser breaks men's T20I records with 39 runs in an over  ESPNcricinfo

Commonwealth nations adopt pivotal ocean declaration in Samoa - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth nations adopt pivotal ocean declaration in Samoa  thecommonwealth.org

Prime Minister of Samoa's Opening Speech for CHOGM 2024 - thecommonwealth.orgPrime Minister of Samoa's Opening Speech for CHOGM 2024  thecommonwealth.org

CHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions - thecommonwealth.orgCHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions  thecommonwealth.org

Samoa caretaker PM and Cabinet united to run under banner of newly formed Political Party - Islands BusinessSamoa caretaker PM and Cabinet united to run under banner of newly formed Political Party  Islands Business

Beijing fires back in Pacific rugby wars - AFRBeijing fires back in Pacific rugby wars  AFR

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Publishes a Signed Article in Samoa Observer - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Publishes a Signed Article in Samoa Observer  mfa.gov.cn

Samoa political update: Fiame prevails - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreSamoa political update: Fiame prevails  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

The Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership - American UniversityThe Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership  American University

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Publishes a Signed Article on the One-China Principle in Samoa Observer_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Publishes a Signed Article on the One-China Principle in Samoa Observer_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Auckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation - NZCAuckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation  NZC

Samoa second on Mini Games medal tally - Samoa ObserverSamoa second on Mini Games medal tally  Samoa Observer

Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak - The GuardianSamoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak  The Guardian

Five to watch on Scotland's summer tour of the Pacific - BBCFive to watch on Scotland's summer tour of the Pacific  BBC

Lights out in paradise: Island nation faces energy ‘disaster’ - CNNLights out in paradise: Island nation faces energy ‘disaster’  CNN

SNPF wants freehold land guarantee for car loans - Samoa ObserverSNPF wants freehold land guarantee for car loans  Samoa Observer

Samoa’s Green Future Starts with YOUth - United Nations Development ProgrammeSamoa’s Green Future Starts with YOUth  United Nations Development Programme

Cordelia's rewarding academic journey - Samoa ObserverCordelia's rewarding academic journey  Samoa Observer

Bilateral meeting with The Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister of Samoa - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBilateral meeting with The Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister of Samoa  Food and Agriculture Organization

Barfoot & Thompson International: Manu Samoa v Scotland - rovaBarfoot & Thompson International: Manu Samoa v Scotland  rova

Samoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific - Lowy InstituteSamoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific  Lowy Institute

Trouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame’s leadership hangs in the balance - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreTrouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame’s leadership hangs in the balance  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Samoa’s government embroiled in political turmoil - World Socialist Web SiteSamoa’s government embroiled in political turmoil  World Socialist Web Site

American Samoa on alert after imported dengue fever cases confirmed - RNZAmerican Samoa on alert after imported dengue fever cases confirmed  RNZ

American Samoa make history to qualify for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship - Oceania Football ConfederationAmerican Samoa make history to qualify for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship  Oceania Football Confederation

A US territory’s colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship - AP NewsA US territory’s colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship  AP News

"Getting a matai title is the challenge": Youth - Samoa Observer"Getting a matai title is the challenge": Youth  Samoa Observer

EPA Accomplishments Report on Community-driven Environmental Solutions in American Samoa - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)EPA Accomplishments Report on Community-driven Environmental Solutions in American Samoa  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)

Samoa - General DebateSamoa  General Debate

Miss Samoa as activism? Using unusual platforms to break cultural silences - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreMiss Samoa as activism? Using unusual platforms to break cultural silences  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Samoa on Independence Day - ????? ????????UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Samoa on Independence Day  ????? ????????

Bride Learns Samoan Dance in 5 Days to Honor Husband's Family (Exclusive) - People.comBride Learns Samoan Dance in 5 Days to Honor Husband's Family (Exclusive)  People.com

Marist Saints impress at Heilala 9s - Samoa ObserverMarist Saints impress at Heilala 9s  Samoa Observer

Coast Guard teams deploy to American Samoa to patrol border, conduct boardings - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)Coast Guard teams deploy to American Samoa to patrol border, conduct boardings  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Samoa's parliament passes constitutional amendment unifying court structure - ConstitutionNetSamoa's parliament passes constitutional amendment unifying court structure  ConstitutionNet

A mix of youth and experience/Samoa Women’s Football team all set for OFC Women’s Nations Cup - Tagata PasifikaA mix of youth and experience/Samoa Women’s Football team all set for OFC Women’s Nations Cup  Tagata Pasifika

Commonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery? - Al JazeeraCommonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery?  Al Jazeera

The Church of Jesus Christ Brings Clean Water to Samoa and Papua New Guinea Vil - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgThe Church of Jesus Christ Brings Clean Water to Samoa and Papua New Guinea Vil  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Palau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool - RNZPalau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool  RNZ

Samoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030 - Conservation InternationalSamoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030  Conservation International

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Auxiliary Works of China Aid Samoa Apia Comprehensive Sports Venues_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Auxiliary Works of China Aid Samoa Apia Comprehensive Sports Venues_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Broadcast details for Skyscanner Pacific Tour matches against Fiji and Samoa announced - theoffsideline.comBroadcast details for Skyscanner Pacific Tour matches against Fiji and Samoa announced  theoffsideline.com