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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Oman v Samoa | Match Highlights | Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier - ICCOman v Samoa | Match Highlights | Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier  ICC

Ross Taylor gets injured in Samoa's clash against Papua New Guinea | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsRoss Taylor gets injured in Samoa's clash against Papua New Guinea | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts

Samoa pull off a Historic win vs PNG in T20 World Cup Qualifiers, Ross Taylor ends up Suffering..... - myKhelSamoa pull off a Historic win vs PNG in T20 World Cup Qualifiers, Ross Taylor ends up Suffering.....  myKhel

Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa Live Score, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: PNG Bat First - Outlook IndiaPapua New Guinea Vs Samoa Live Score, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: PNG Bat First  Outlook India

Black Caps legend Ross Taylor makes second international debut in Samoa defeat to Oman - StuffBlack Caps legend Ross Taylor makes second international debut in Samoa defeat to Oman  Stuff

New Zealand great top-scores in defeat on Samoa debut in T20 World Cup qualifier - WisdenNew Zealand great top-scores in defeat on Samoa debut in T20 World Cup qualifier  Wisden

Samoa vs Oman: Ross Taylor's 'Debut' Does Not Go as Planned; what Will He Do Now? - MensXPSamoa vs Oman: Ross Taylor's 'Debut' Does Not Go as Planned; what Will He Do Now?  MensXP

HMNZS Manawanui: New Zealand pays Samoa millions after naval ship crash - BBCHMNZS Manawanui: New Zealand pays Samoa millions after naval ship crash  BBC

Ross Taylor injured as Samoa score huge win at T20 World Cup qualifier - ThePost.co.nzRoss Taylor injured as Samoa score huge win at T20 World Cup qualifier  ThePost.co.nz

Kiwi legend Ross Taylor fails to score big on international cricket return for Samoa - India TV NewsKiwi legend Ross Taylor fails to score big on international cricket return for Samoa  India TV News

Ross Taylor's Samoan Dream Ends Abruptly As Batter Walks off INJURED - Cricket.comRoss Taylor's Samoan Dream Ends Abruptly As Batter Walks off INJURED  Cricket.com

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Oman Vs Samoa Live Score, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: OMA Bowling; Ross Taylor Playing For Visitors - Outlook IndiaOman Vs Samoa Live Score, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: OMA Bowling; Ross Taylor Playing For Visitors  Outlook India

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa, 6th Match, Group 3 - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea vs Samoa, 6th Match, Group 3  Cricbuzz.com

NUS Hosts EU AGRI-TOUR Delegates for Sustainable Agritourism - Samoa Global NewsNUS Hosts EU AGRI-TOUR Delegates for Sustainable Agritourism  Samoa Global News

Percival Dreams of Building a Better Future in Samoa - IJF.org - International Judo FederationPercival Dreams of Building a Better Future in Samoa  IJF.org - International Judo Federation

Oman Dominate Samoa as Ross Taylor’s Emotional Comeback Marks New Chapter in Pacific Cricket - Pune MirrorOman Dominate Samoa as Ross Taylor’s Emotional Comeback Marks New Chapter in Pacific Cricket  Pune Mirror

Time travel made real?: When a country erased December 30, 2011 to jump forward in time - WIONTime travel made real?: When a country erased December 30, 2011 to jump forward in time  WION

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – Match Predictions for Malaysia vs Qatar, Kuwait vs Japan & PNG vs Samoa - Cricket WorldICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – Match Predictions for Malaysia vs Qatar, Kuwait vs Japan & PNG vs Samoa  Cricket World

Final T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier promises intrigue in Oman - ICCFinal T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier promises intrigue in Oman  ICC

Ross Taylor Fails To Make An Impact On His International Return For Samoa - Cricket.comRoss Taylor Fails To Make An Impact On His International Return For Samoa  Cricket.com

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

Ross Taylor injured but Samoa wins - RNZRoss Taylor injured but Samoa wins  RNZ

Samoa mobilizes dengue outbreak response with support from WHO and partners - World Health Organization (WHO)Samoa mobilizes dengue outbreak response with support from WHO and partners  World Health Organization (WHO)

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Farmers through Clean Energy Access in Samoa” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Farmers through Clean Energy Access in Samoa”  fundsforNGOs

New Zealand pays $3.5 million to Samoa after 2024 Navy ship sinking - ThePrintNew Zealand pays $3.5 million to Samoa after 2024 Navy ship sinking  ThePrint

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

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25: Alex Rose claims Samoa's first global athletics medal in delayed discus - Olympics.comWorld Athletics Championships Tokyo 25: Alex Rose claims Samoa's first global athletics medal in delayed discus  Olympics.com

Oman Vs Samoa Toss Update, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: OMA Fielding First - Check Playing XIs - Outlook IndiaOman Vs Samoa Toss Update, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: OMA Fielding First - Check Playing XIs  Outlook India

New Zealand Agrees To Pay $3.5 Million To Samoa Over 2024 Navy Ship Sinking - Marine InsightNew Zealand Agrees To Pay $3.5 Million To Samoa Over 2024 Navy Ship Sinking  Marine Insight

New Zealand great Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa at T20 World Cup regional qualifiers - ESPNcricinfoNew Zealand great Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa at T20 World Cup regional qualifiers  ESPNcricinfo

Oman Vs Samoa Live Streaming, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Preview And Where To Watch - Outlook IndiaOman Vs Samoa Live Streaming, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Preview And Where To Watch  Outlook India

Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa - Cricbuzz.comRoss Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa  Cricbuzz.com

New Zealand issues compensation to Samoa after naval vessel sinking - Safety4SeaNew Zealand issues compensation to Samoa after naval vessel sinking  Safety4Sea

Where is Samoa Located? Know All About the Cricket Team – Check their T20I Records and Notable Players - Jagran JoshWhere is Samoa Located? Know All About the Cricket Team – Check their T20I Records and Notable Players  Jagran Josh

How automation is helping Samoa cope with climate change - unesco.orgHow automation is helping Samoa cope with climate change  unesco.org

Samoa to lead cultural heritage revival with UNESCO support - unesco.orgSamoa to lead cultural heritage revival with UNESCO support  unesco.org

FAST to retain power after Samoan election victory confirmed - Al JazeeraFAST to retain power after Samoan election victory confirmed  Al Jazeera

Where is Samoa, for which Ross Taylor is now playing, located? Know their record in T20Is, list of players - India TV NewsWhere is Samoa, for which Ross Taylor is now playing, located? Know their record in T20Is, list of players  India TV News

Ross Taylor ends retirement to play for Samoa: NZ great's decision explained - India TodayRoss Taylor ends retirement to play for Samoa: NZ great's decision explained  India Today

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 Joe Names Unsung Legend As His Wrestling Hero - Sports IllustratedSamoa Joe Names Unsung Legend As His Wrestling Hero  Sports Illustrated

NZ Govt pays Samoa $6 million over Manawanui disaster - 1NewsNZ Govt pays Samoa $6 million over Manawanui disaster  1News

Funding is needed to save Samoa’s ‘little dodo’ from extinction (commentary) - MongabayFunding is needed to save Samoa’s ‘little dodo’ from extinction (commentary)  Mongabay

New Zealand will compensate Samoa $3.6M for a navy ship wreck a year after the vessel sank - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosNew Zealand will compensate Samoa $3.6M for a navy ship wreck a year after the vessel sank  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Samoa fall to Oman in T20 World Cup qualifier opener - RNZSamoa fall to Oman in T20 World Cup qualifier opener  RNZ

Blend of experience and youth in Toa Samoa squad - NRL.comBlend of experience and youth in Toa Samoa squad  NRL.com

Genetic studies in American Samoa could impact other Pacific communities - Hawaii Public RadioGenetic studies in American Samoa could impact other Pacific communities  Hawaii Public Radio

Devotees say he's 'chosen by God'. Is this new PM the Trump of the Pacific? - Australian Broadcasting CorporationDevotees say he's 'chosen by God'. Is this new PM the Trump of the Pacific?  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Stars pledge allegiance to Fetu Samoa for Pacific Championships campaign - NRL.comStars pledge allegiance to Fetu Samoa for Pacific Championships campaign  NRL.com

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

Ross Taylor: New Zealand great to make comeback with Samoa - BBCRoss Taylor: New Zealand great to make comeback with Samoa  BBC

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

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

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

New Zealand Pays $3.5 Million To Samoa Over Sinking Of HMNZS Manawanui - gCaptainNew Zealand Pays $3.5 Million To Samoa Over Sinking Of HMNZS Manawanui  gCaptain

Oman crush Samoa in T20 WC Qualifier opener - Oman ObserverOman crush Samoa in T20 WC Qualifier opener  Oman Observer

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’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

Holland America’s Zaandam Begins Grand South Pacific Voyage from California, Exploring French Polynesia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands - Travel And Tour WorldHolland America’s Zaandam Begins Grand South Pacific Voyage from California, Exploring French Polynesia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands  Travel And Tour World

NZ does 'the right thing' in $5.3m payout after sinking navy ship on Samoan reef - Australian Broadcasting CorporationNZ does 'the right thing' in $5.3m payout after sinking navy ship on Samoan reef  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

US$3.6 million compensation for Samoa after New Zealand navy ship sinks on reef - South China Morning PostUS$3.6 million compensation for Samoa after New Zealand navy ship sinks on reef  South China Morning Post

JICA Strengthens Samoa’s Capacity to Enhance Cybersecurity Policies within Government - Samoa Global NewsJICA Strengthens Samoa’s Capacity to Enhance Cybersecurity Policies within Government  Samoa Global News

Autumn Series shake up as Samoa, Chile swap upcoming fixtures with Italy - RUGBY.com.auAutumn Series shake up as Samoa, Chile swap upcoming fixtures with Italy  RUGBY.com.au

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

Toa Samoa squad for Pacific Championships - NRL.comToa Samoa squad for Pacific Championships  NRL.com

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)

International selection tracker: Lofipo chooses Samoa after Jillaroos selection - Gold Coast TitansInternational selection tracker: Lofipo chooses Samoa after Jillaroos selection  Gold Coast Titans

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)

Plenty of self-belief in the Samoan camp as they go in search of a place at the 2026 T20 World Cup - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPlenty of self-belief in the Samoan camp as they go in search of a place at the 2026 T20 World Cup - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Oman vs Samoa - Twenty20 Internationals T20WCAEAPQ, 2026 - fox sportsOman vs Samoa - Twenty20 Internationals T20WCAEAPQ, 2026  fox sports

The Conversation: Israel-Hamas peace deal; Genetic study in American Samoa - Hawaii Public RadioThe Conversation: Israel-Hamas peace deal; Genetic study in American Samoa  Hawaii Public Radio

Olympic lifters elected at the head of Cook Islands and Samoa NOCs - International Weightlifting Federation |Olympic lifters elected at the head of Cook Islands and Samoa NOCs  International Weightlifting Federation |

New Zealand Plans to Pay Samoa $3.6 Million for Sinking of HMNZS Manawanui - The Maritime ExecutiveNew Zealand Plans to Pay Samoa $3.6 Million for Sinking of HMNZS Manawanui  The Maritime Executive

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

E&E News: New Zealand will compensate Samoa $3.6M for shipwreck on reef - POLITICO ProE&E News: New Zealand will compensate Samoa $3.6M for shipwreck on reef  POLITICO Pro

Pacific News Minute: New Zealand pays $3.5M to Samoa for military ship incident - Hawaii Public RadioPacific News Minute: New Zealand pays $3.5M to Samoa for military ship incident  Hawaii Public Radio

Italy to face Chile for the first time ever in November 2025 - Americas Rugby NewsItaly to face Chile for the first time ever in November 2025  Americas Rugby News

Funding urgently needed to save Samoa's 'little dodo' from extinction - BirdGuidesFunding urgently needed to save Samoa's 'little dodo' from extinction  BirdGuides

New Zealand pays Samoa $6m over grounding of HMNZS Manawanui - RNZNew Zealand pays Samoa $6m over grounding of HMNZS Manawanui  RNZ

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

Samoa adopts first science, technology and innovation policy with - unesco.orgSamoa adopts first science, technology and innovation policy with  unesco.org

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

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa, 6th Match, Group 3 - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea vs Samoa, 6th Match, Group 3  Cricbuzz.com

Pulitzer Center-Supported Series Explores Why RFK Jr. Is Blamed in Samoa Measles Crisis - Pulitzer CenterPulitzer Center-Supported Series Explores Why RFK Jr. Is Blamed in Samoa Measles Crisis  Pulitzer Center

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

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

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

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

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)

New Zealand Pays Samoa $3.6M As Compensation For Navy Ship Wreck - Honolulu Civil BeatNew Zealand Pays Samoa $3.6M As Compensation For Navy Ship Wreck  Honolulu Civil Beat

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

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

Sasha Banks vs. Bayley in main event, Samoa Joe & Finn Balor vs. Dash & Dawson, plus Asuka, Corbin, Gable (a/k/a FTR) in Dusty Classic – 10 YRS AGO – Keller’s NXT Takeover Report (10-7-2015) - PWTorchSasha Banks vs. Bayley in main event, Samoa Joe & Finn Balor vs. Dash & Dawson, plus Asuka, Corbin, Gable (a/k/a FTR) in Dusty Classic – 10 YRS AGO – Keller’s NXT Takeover Report (10-7-2015)  PWTorch

All to play for after Samoa and Chile finish Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier first-leg all-square - World RugbyAll to play for after Samoa and Chile finish Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier first-leg all-square  World Rugby

Star Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fijian team — Pac Champs squads - fox sportsStar Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fijian team — Pac Champs squads  fox sports

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

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

Former NZ captain Taylor to play for Samoa in shock comeback - ReutersFormer NZ captain Taylor to play for Samoa in shock comeback  Reuters

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