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
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Samoa Schools Close Due to Dengue Outbreak - Vax-Before-TravelSamoa Schools Close Due to Dengue Outbreak  Vax-Before-Travel

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

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes South Pacific near Samoa; no damage reported - The HinduEarthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes South Pacific near Samoa; no damage reported  The Hindu

Another child dies from dengue fever as Samoa reports 2,200 cases since January - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAnother child dies from dengue fever as Samoa reports 2,200 cases since January  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Singapore vs Samoa, 2nd Match - Cricbuzz.comSingapore vs Samoa, 2nd Match  Cricbuzz.com

VIDEO: ‘Growing issue’: Concerns for Samoa as meth spreads across Pacific - Small Wars JournalVIDEO: ‘Growing issue’: Concerns for Samoa as meth spreads across Pacific  Small Wars Journal

Rising stars set for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa - Oceania Football ConfederationRising stars set for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa  Oceania Football Confederation

USGS reports 6.6 magnitude quake Southwest of Samoa’s capital, no tsunami warning issued - The Economic TimesUSGS reports 6.6 magnitude quake Southwest of Samoa’s capital, no tsunami warning issued  The Economic Times

Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude hits South Pacific near Samoa, tremors felt across the country - India TV NewsEarthquake of 6.6 magnitude hits South Pacific near Samoa, tremors felt across the country  India TV News

Opening day wins to Samoa and Fiji at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship - Friends of FootballOpening day wins to Samoa and Fiji at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship  Friends of Football

Friends to all: No guarantee of light-touch security partnerships for Samoa - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteFriends to all: No guarantee of light-touch security partnerships for Samoa  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake hits South Pacific near Samoa | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesMagnitude-6.6 earthquake hits South Pacific near Samoa | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

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)

Match Predictions: Malaysia Face Samoa, Singapore Battle Hong Kong – Matchday Preview July 24 - Cricket WorldMatch Predictions: Malaysia Face Samoa, Singapore Battle Hong Kong – Matchday Preview July 24  Cricket World

Travellers to Pacific cautioned against mosquito bites as dengue fever cases soar - RNZTravellers to Pacific cautioned against mosquito bites as dengue fever cases soar  RNZ

Hong Kong vs Samoa, 9th Match - Cricbuzz.comHong Kong vs Samoa, 9th Match  Cricbuzz.com

Baby Kulas make strong start to OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa - Oceania Football ConfederationBaby Kulas make strong start to OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa  Oceania Football Confederation

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

Solomon Islands edge past American Samoa in Group B opener - Oceania Football ConfederationSolomon Islands edge past American Samoa in Group B opener  Oceania Football Confederation

Family is facing the tragic loss of two children to dengue fever - Samoa Global NewsFamily is facing the tragic loss of two children to dengue fever  Samoa Global News

Dengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure - NZ HeraldDengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure  NZ Herald

Asia Pacific Champions Trophy 2025: Betting Tips for Malaysia vs Hong Kong & Singapore vs Samoa - Cricket WorldAsia Pacific Champions Trophy 2025: Betting Tips for Malaysia vs Hong Kong & Singapore vs Samoa  Cricket World

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

ReElement Technologies and American Samoa Development Authority partner to explore deep sea nodules - Proactive financial newsReElement Technologies and American Samoa Development Authority partner to explore deep sea nodules  Proactive financial news

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

Extended Closure of All Schools as Samoa Continues to Combat Dengue - Samoa Global NewsExtended Closure of All Schools as Samoa Continues to Combat Dengue  Samoa Global News

Samoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages - theguardian.comSamoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages  theguardian.com

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

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

Tonga-Samoa given Suncorp Stadium for Pacific cracker - National Indigenous TimesTonga-Samoa given Suncorp Stadium for Pacific cracker  National Indigenous Times

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

Samoa, NZ, New Caledonia open Oceania U16 women's tournament with wins - RNZSamoa, NZ, New Caledonia open Oceania U16 women's tournament with wins  RNZ

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)

Samoa v Scotland LIVE: Watch & follow live text & score updates, BBC Sport - BBCSamoa v Scotland LIVE: Watch & follow live text & score updates, BBC Sport  BBC

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)

Dengue precautions in place as Samoa prepares for U16 women's tournament - OFC - RNZDengue precautions in place as Samoa prepares for U16 women's tournament - OFC  RNZ

Peniamina Percival: Reviving Judo in Samoa - IJFPeniamina Percival: Reviving Judo in Samoa  IJF

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

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

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

Impacts of Climate Change: Hail falls in Samoa! - Samoa Global NewsImpacts of Climate Change: Hail falls in Samoa!  Samoa Global News

Samoa 12-41 Scotland: Gregor Townsend's side finish tour with dominant win - BBCSamoa 12-41 Scotland: Gregor Townsend's side finish tour with dominant win  BBC

Malo Galue – School Fumigation in Savaii Complete - Samoa Global NewsMalo Galue – School Fumigation in Savaii Complete  Samoa Global News

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

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

Scotland must beat Samoa 'in emphatic fashion', says Colin Gregor - BBCScotland must beat Samoa 'in emphatic fashion', says Colin Gregor  BBC

“Samoans must be allowed to freely exercise their civil and political rights” - Samoa Global News“Samoans must be allowed to freely exercise their civil and political rights”  Samoa Global News

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

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Visits TV1 Samoa - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Visits TV1 Samoa  fmprc.gov.cn

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)

American Resources, ReElement ink deal to explore critical mineral refining in American Samoa - Proactive financial newsAmerican Resources, ReElement ink deal to explore critical mineral refining in American Samoa  Proactive financial news

A 5 year old girl is Samoa’s third registered death to the dengue fever outbreak - Samoa Global NewsA 5 year old girl is Samoa’s third registered death to the dengue fever outbreak  Samoa Global News

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 announce squad for Women's RWC 2025 - Rugby World Cup 2019Samoa announce squad for Women's RWC 2025  Rugby World Cup 2019

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

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

Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 - Match 9 & 10 - Samoa vs Hong Kong; Singapore vs Malaysia - 23rd July - Cricket WorldAsia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 - Match 9 & 10 - Samoa vs Hong Kong; Singapore vs Malaysia - 23rd July  Cricket World

Samoa ramps up response to deadly dengue outbreak - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa ramps up response to deadly dengue outbreak  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Remarks reveal enduring sexist norms in Samoan politics - East Asia ForumRemarks reveal enduring sexist norms in Samoan politics  East Asia Forum

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa - ??????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa  ??????

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

Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade: World Health Organization - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPacific dengue cases highest in a decade: World Health Organization  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Samoa Under 16 Girls Defeat New Caledonia 5-0 - Samoa Global NewsSamoa Under 16 Girls Defeat New Caledonia 5-0  Samoa Global News

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

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 prepares to go to the polls: 'Going to be an interesting election' - 1NewsSamoa prepares to go to the polls: 'Going to be an interesting election'  1News

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

Letter to the Editor: Crowding Hospital Corridors Disturbing and Heartbreaking - Samoa Global NewsLetter to the Editor: Crowding Hospital Corridors Disturbing and Heartbreaking  Samoa Global News

9-year-old child is latest victim to Samoa’s dengue fever outbreak - Samoa Global News9-year-old child is latest victim to Samoa’s dengue fever outbreak  Samoa Global News

Scotland end tour with seven-try thrashing of Samoa - France 24Scotland end tour with seven-try thrashing of Samoa  France 24

Cricket Betting Tips: Malaysia vs Hong Kong, Singapore vs Samoa – Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 - Cricket WorldCricket Betting Tips: Malaysia vs Hong Kong, Singapore vs Samoa – Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025  Cricket World

Tsunami advisory for Samoa - Samoa ObserverTsunami advisory for Samoa  Samoa Observer

Three Ways Samoa’s New ‘Homegrown’ Insurance Scheme Can Thrive - UNDPThree Ways Samoa’s New ‘Homegrown’ Insurance Scheme Can Thrive  UNDP

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

Samoa v Scotland : Gregor Townsend urges tourists to make memories of success - BBCSamoa v Scotland : Gregor Townsend urges tourists to make memories of success  BBC

How The Nearly Seven Magnitude Earthquake Impacts Samoa’s Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldHow The Nearly Seven Magnitude Earthquake Impacts Samoa’s Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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

Samoa closes schools as fight against dengue ramps up after second child dies - NZ HeraldSamoa closes schools as fight against dengue ramps up after second child dies  NZ Herald

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

'Growing issue': Concerns for Samoa as meth spreads across Pacific - 1News'Growing issue': Concerns for Samoa as meth spreads across Pacific  1News

Fiji And Samoa Win Big In OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 Openers - Pacific ScoopFiji And Samoa Win Big In OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 Openers  Pacific Scoop

Electric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024 - UNDPElectric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024  UNDP

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

Schools closed for another week - Samoa ObserverSchools closed for another week  Samoa Observer

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

Activists Release Petition Opposing Deep Seabed Mining Off American Samoa - DeeperBlue.comActivists Release Petition Opposing Deep Seabed Mining Off American Samoa  DeeperBlue.com

Samoa Represented at World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights - Samoa Global NewsSamoa Represented at World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights  Samoa Global News

Twelve Warriors set for Samoa clash - Glasgow WarriorsTwelve Warriors set for Samoa clash  Glasgow Warriors

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

Five changes to the starting line-up for Samoa - Scottish RugbyFive changes to the starting line-up for Samoa  Scottish Rugby

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

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

Samoa inaugurates Central EV Charging Hub and 20 PHEV Vans under CAP-IT Project - UNDPSamoa inaugurates Central EV Charging Hub and 20 PHEV Vans under CAP-IT Project  UNDP

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

Sweet Tooth Is Irredeemable, Samoa Joe Says, Teasing Twisted Metal Season 2 - GameSpotSweet Tooth Is Irredeemable, Samoa Joe Says, Teasing Twisted Metal Season 2  GameSpot

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

Large-Scale Fumigation Rolled out in Schools across Samoa - Samoa Global NewsLarge-Scale Fumigation Rolled out in Schools across Samoa  Samoa Global News

Island Rock’s Immediate Response to the Need for Beds at the Children’s Hospital - Samoa Global NewsIsland Rock’s Immediate Response to the Need for Beds at the Children’s Hospital  Samoa Global News

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