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
Samoa - BBC
Samoa - Timeline - BBC

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Laaulialemalietoa sworn in as Samoa's new PM - XinhuaLaaulialemalietoa sworn in as Samoa's new PM  Xinhua

Samoa’s Tourism Surges 20% in 2025—Why Expats and Tourists Are Flocking to the Island Despite Rising Costs! - Travel And Tour WorldSamoa’s Tourism Surges 20% in 2025—Why Expats and Tourists Are Flocking to the Island Despite Rising Costs!  Travel And Tour World

Samoa’s first female PM fails to win re-election after months of political infighting - The GuardianSamoa’s first female PM fails to win re-election after months of political infighting  The Guardian

England 92-3 Samoa: Hosts register record Women's Rugby World Cup win - BBCEngland 92-3 Samoa: Hosts register record Women's Rugby World Cup win  BBC

Women’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs - The GuardianWomen’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs  The Guardian

Australia 73-0 Samoa: Desiree Miller bags Rugby World Cup hat-trick in record win - BBCAustralia 73-0 Samoa: Desiree Miller bags Rugby World Cup hat-trick in record win  BBC

Joy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years | Andy Bull - The GuardianJoy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years | Andy Bull  The Guardian

England storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout - The GuardianEngland storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout  The Guardian

‘You do it’: Mother’s words as Ross Taylor answers Samoa call - ICC‘You do it’: Mother’s words as Ross Taylor answers Samoa call  ICC

American Samoa Power Authority to deploy Itron’s AMI solution - Investing.com IndiaAmerican Samoa Power Authority to deploy Itron’s AMI solution  Investing.com India

How Ross Taylor’s mum, fighting kidney failure, nudged him towards cricket comeback with Samoa - The Indian ExpressHow Ross Taylor’s mum, fighting kidney failure, nudged him towards cricket comeback with Samoa  The Indian Express

Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa - GlobeNewswireItron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa  GlobeNewswire

Samoa vs Tonga - Class. 7-8 - FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup Division B - fiba.basketballSamoa vs Tonga - Class. 7-8 - FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup Division B  fiba.basketball

Comeback of a kind - The Bridge ChronicleComeback of a kind  The Bridge Chronicle

Cost of the Diet Analysis in Samoa, August 2025 - UN World Food ProgrammeCost of the Diet Analysis in Samoa, August 2025  UN World Food Programme

Men's Eagles ready for Samoa in Rugby World Cup qualifier clash - Eagles RugbyMen's Eagles ready for Samoa in Rugby World Cup qualifier clash  Eagles Rugby

6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Samoa: Tremor's epicentre deep below Pacific; no tsunami threat, sa - The Times of India6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Samoa: Tremor's epicentre deep below Pacific; no tsunami threat, sa  The Times of India

RWC Qualifier / PNC 2025: USA vs Samoa – ARN Guide - Americas Rugby NewsRWC Qualifier / PNC 2025: USA vs Samoa – ARN Guide  Americas Rugby News

‘Fight like heck’: US Eagles seek World Cup spot amid MLR turmoil - The Guardian‘Fight like heck’: US Eagles seek World Cup spot amid MLR turmoil  The Guardian

Itron Partners with American Samoa Power Authority to Modernize Electricity Distribution Network - Quiver QuantitativeItron Partners with American Samoa Power Authority to Modernize Electricity Distribution Network  Quiver Quantitative

Samoa to lead cultural heritage revival with UNESCO support - UNESCOSamoa to lead cultural heritage revival with UNESCO support  UNESCO

.Samoa leisure travel up more than 20% this year - TravelMole.Samoa leisure travel up more than 20% this year  TravelMole

Samoa swears in new prime minister after months of turmoil - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Samoa swears in new prime minister after months of turmoil  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

ICC event winner in for Samoa's T20 World Cup push - ICCICC event winner in for Samoa's T20 World Cup push  ICC

Samoa’s election: Voting has begun after months of turmoil, here is everything you need to know - The GuardianSamoa’s election: Voting has begun after months of turmoil, here is everything you need to know  The Guardian

Samoa v Fiji | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier - ICCSamoa v Fiji | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier  ICC

Samoa Women vs Cook Islands Women, Playoffs - Match 1 - Cricbuzz.comSamoa Women vs Cook Islands Women, Playoffs - Match 1  Cricbuzz.com

How automation is helping Samoa cope with climate change - UNESCOHow automation is helping Samoa cope with climate change  UNESCO

USA qualify for World Cup with big win over Samoa - Americas Rugby NewsUSA qualify for World Cup with big win over Samoa  Americas Rugby News

Fiji Women vs Samoa Women, 5th Place Play-off - WomenCricket.comFiji Women vs Samoa Women, 5th Place Play-off  WomenCricket.com

USA Punches Ticket to 2027 Rugby World Cup After a 29-13 Victory Over Samoa - Eagles RugbyUSA Punches Ticket to 2027 Rugby World Cup After a 29-13 Victory Over Samoa  Eagles Rugby

Samoa’s 2025 Election: Change, Continuity and Predictable Uncertainties - Australian Institute of International AffairsSamoa’s 2025 Election: Change, Continuity and Predictable Uncertainties  Australian Institute of International Affairs

Laaulialemalietoa announces his first Cabinet as Samoa’s Prime Minister - Samoa Global NewsLaaulialemalietoa announces his first Cabinet as Samoa’s Prime Minister  Samoa Global News

U.S. will play at 2027 Rugby World Cup after beating Samoa 29-13 - Japan TodayU.S. will play at 2027 Rugby World Cup after beating Samoa 29-13  Japan Today

'Let us work together': La'auli sworn in as Samoa’s eighth PM - NZ Herald'Let us work together': La'auli sworn in as Samoa’s eighth PM  NZ Herald

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)

Samoa Women vs Cook Islands Women, Playoffs - WomenCricket.comSamoa Women vs Cook Islands Women, Playoffs  WomenCricket.com

Samoa's first woman leader is ousted in an election following the collapse of her government - ABC NewsSamoa's first woman leader is ousted in an election following the collapse of her government  ABC News

Samoa's 18th parliament sworn in - NZ HeraldSamoa's 18th parliament sworn in  NZ Herald

Polls close in Samoa election after ruling party split - ReutersPolls close in Samoa election after ruling party split  Reuters

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

Australia 73-0 Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, reaction, scores and updates - BBCAustralia 73-0 Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, reaction, scores and updates  BBC

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

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

Samoa gets new PM - The Nation (Pakistan )Samoa gets new PM  The Nation (Pakistan )

USA secure Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification with win over Samoa - Rugbypass.comUSA secure Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification with win over Samoa  Rugbypass.com

Samoa Women vs Papua New Guinea Women, Group B - WomenCricket.comSamoa Women vs Papua New Guinea Women, Group B  WomenCricket.com

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

Matches confirmed for Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals in Utah - World RugbyMatches confirmed for Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals in Utah  World Rugby

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

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

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)

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)

Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview - World RugbyAsahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview  World Rugby

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

Itron partners with American Samoa Power Authority to modernize network - TipRanksItron partners with American Samoa Power Authority to modernize network  TipRanks

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

Samoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader - ABC NewsSamoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader  ABC News

Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say - The GuardianRise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say  The Guardian

Tonga finish seventh after outlasting Samoa - fiba.basketballTonga finish seventh after outlasting Samoa  fiba.basketball

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

How rising seas are threatening the crucial art of weaving in Samoa - The GuardianHow rising seas are threatening the crucial art of weaving in Samoa  The Guardian

Rugby: Samoa v USA marks a huge game for qualifying hopes - RNZRugby: Samoa v USA marks a huge game for qualifying hopes  RNZ

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)

Manu Samoa's 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes hinge on play-off against Chile - RNZManu Samoa's 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes hinge on play-off against Chile  RNZ

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

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

Tok Pisin language kept alive through different generations of PNG - Tagata PasifikaTok Pisin language kept alive through different generations of PNG  Tagata Pasifika

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

Regina Lili’i named Bowler of the Tournament as Samoa finish 6th at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup - FijivillageRegina Lili’i named Bowler of the Tournament as Samoa finish 6th at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup  Fijivillage

Letter from scientists opposing deep sea mining in American Samoa - Environment AmericaLetter from scientists opposing deep sea mining in American Samoa  Environment America

World Food Safety Day / FAO and Samoa Ministry of Health Celebrate - Food and Agriculture OrganizationWorld Food Safety Day / FAO and Samoa Ministry of Health Celebrate  Food and Agriculture Organization

New grants kickstart project to strengthen civil society in Samoa - International IDEANew grants kickstart project to strengthen civil society in Samoa  International IDEA

Samoa: IFJ calls for repeal of criminal libel law after JAWS president charged - International Federation of Journalists - IFJSamoa: IFJ calls for repeal of criminal libel law after JAWS president charged  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

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's first female leader loses, as likely new PM says 'god centred' leadership coming - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa's first female leader loses, as likely new PM says 'god centred' leadership coming  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Fiame stepsdown as Samoa looks to new prime minister - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFiame stepsdown as Samoa looks to new prime minister  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Laaulialemalietoa sworn in as Samoa's new PM - Arab Times Kuwait NewsLaaulialemalietoa sworn in as Samoa's new PM  Arab Times Kuwait News

Parked Vehicle is Crushed Under a 40-Foot Container at Matautu Wharf - Samoa Global NewsParked Vehicle is Crushed Under a 40-Foot Container at Matautu Wharf  Samoa Global News

Where to watch Samoa vs. USA live stream, TV channel, start time for Pacific Nations Cup match - sportingnews.comWhere to watch Samoa vs. USA live stream, TV channel, start time for Pacific Nations Cup match  sportingnews.com

The United States will play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after beating Samoa 29-13 - ABC NewsThe United States will play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after beating Samoa 29-13  ABC News

Fate of the Pacific's 'Iron Lady' could rest on a $50 box of chicken - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFate of the Pacific's 'Iron Lady' could rest on a $50 box of chicken  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league? - The ConversationPayne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?  The Conversation

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

Samoa’s Tragedy and RFK Jr.’s Alleged Role - Pulitzer CenterSamoa’s Tragedy and RFK Jr.’s Alleged Role  Pulitzer Center

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

Australia v Samoa - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025Australia v Samoa  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

United States secure 2027 Rugby World Cup berth with win over Samoa - United News of BangladeshUnited States secure 2027 Rugby World Cup berth with win over Samoa  United News of Bangladesh

Collaborative Efforts Strengthen Anti-Corruption Capabilities in Samoa - UNDPCollaborative Efforts Strengthen Anti-Corruption Capabilities in Samoa  UNDP

England 92-3 Samoa: Red Roses into quarter-finals after record-breaking 14-try World Cup rout - Sky SportsEngland 92-3 Samoa: Red Roses into quarter-finals after record-breaking 14-try World Cup rout  Sky Sports

England v Samoa - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025England v Samoa  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

50 Years Te Reo Maori, Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language - Tagata Pasifika50 Years Te Reo Maori, Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language  Tagata Pasifika

Kalika Dojo vows to grow judo and martial arts in Samoa - Tagata PasifikaKalika Dojo vows to grow judo and martial arts in Samoa  Tagata Pasifika

Samoa swears in new prime minister after months of turmoil - LCANewsSamoa swears in new prime minister after months of turmoil  LCANews

Moananuiakea update: change to Hokule?a and Hikianalia sail plan due to weather, safety - Maui NowMoananuiakea update: change to Hokule?a and Hikianalia sail plan due to weather, safety  Maui Now

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 September - RNZPasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 September  RNZ

Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup: USA shock Samoa to book RWC 2027 slot - World RugbyAsahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup: USA shock Samoa to book RWC 2027 slot  World Rugby

Greening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet - UNDPGreening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet  UNDP

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