Samoa - Wikipedia
WEBSamoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa and until 1997 known as Western Samoa (Samoan: Sāmoa i Sisifo), is a Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands (Savai'i and Upolu); two smaller, inhabited islands (Manono and Apolima); and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands (Nu'utele, Nu'ulua ...
Samoa | History, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Samoa, country in the central South Pacific Ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of Polynesia. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962 after more than a century of foreign influence and domination, but it remains a member of the Commonwealth. Its capital is Apia.
Samoa Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBNov 23, 2020 · Samoa is a Polynesian island nation comprising of two large islands of Saval ‘I and Upolu and 8 small islets, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Samoa is situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
Welcome to Samoa | Pacific Island Holiday | Official Guide
WEBLess than four hours from Auckland and about five hours from Sydney and Brisbane, Samoa is renowned for its natural beauty, genuine hospitality and stunning adventures. Plan your next special trip to Samoa and create special memories to last a lifetime.
Samoan Islands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Samoan Islands ( Samoan: Motu o Sāmoa) are an archipelago covering 3,030 km 2 (1,170 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia and of the wider region of Oceania. Administratively, the archipelago comprises all of the Independent State of Samoa and most of American Samoa (apart from Swains Island, which is ...
Samoa | Islands, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSamoa, an independent nation since 1962, consists of the nine inhabited and five uninhabited islands west of the meridian, including Savai’i and Upolu; the country changed its name in 1997 from Western Samoa to Samoa, despite objections from American Samoa. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Home …
Samoa - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Samoa. Australia and Oceania. Page last updated: May 01, 2024. Photos of Samoa. view 2 photos. Introduction. Background. The first Austronesian settlers arrived in Samoa around 1000 B.C., and early Samoans traded …
Samoa travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEBSamoa. Australia & Pacific. Serene but spirited, wild yet well-manicured, hushed but birthed by volcanic explosions; stunning Samoa is a paradisaical paradox.
Discover Samoa | Explore Our Islands | Pacific Island Holiday
WEBManono. Less than 4km off the west-northwest coast of Upolu and a short 20-minute boat ride away from Manono-uta in Upolu, Manono is only 3 kilometres in diameter but is Samoa’s third most populated island with around 889 people living in its four villages of Apai, Faleu, Lepuia’i, Salua.
Best Things to Do in Samoa (+ Itinerary & Helpful Tips)
WEBJul 28, 2023 · Where to Eat. About Our Visit. We visited Samoa in May 2023. We arrived on a Saturday and were here until Wednesday. Our visit coincided with Mother’s Day, so many places were closed on Sunday and Monday (Monday is when Mother’s Day is celebrated and most places on the island were closed).
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