- Samoa - Wikipedia
Early history Samoa was discovered and settled by the Lapita people (Austronesian people who spoke Oceanic languages), who travelled from Island Melanesia The earliest human remains found in Samoa are dated to between roughly 2,900 and 3,500 years ago
- Samoa | History, Flag, Map, Population, Facts | Britannica
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
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
Less 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
- Samoa - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
East of Samoa is a group of islands called American Samoa They are part of the United States, but they are similar to the country Samoa, and they also speak Samoan
- History and the Islands of Samoa - U. S. National Park Service
Though united by a shared Polynesian heritage, these islands are politically divided into two separate entities: American Samoa, a territory of the United States, and Samoa, an independent nation formerly known as Western Samoa
- Samoa - New World Encyclopedia
There are two Samoas—the Independent State of Samoa, known simply as Samoa, which is the subject of this article, and American Samoa, which is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the southeast Samoan people tend to be friendly and welcoming, and live in a family centered and deeply Christian culture
- Samoa country profile - BBC News
The Independent State of Samoa is made up of nine volcanic islands, two of which - Savai'i and Upolu - make up more than 99% of the land It was governed by New Zealand until its people voted for
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