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 - CIA World Fact Book
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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

WATCH: Trump quips after garland from American Samoa delegation, asks 'am I royalty?' - MoneycontrolWATCH: Trump quips after garland from American Samoa delegation, asks 'am I royalty?'  Moneycontrol

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

South Africa Under-19 - ICCSouth Africa Under-19  ICC

'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever - NZ Herald'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever  NZ Herald

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

Fiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Pitcairn Islands, Vanuatu: SPTO’s Strategic Participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 Sets Stage for Pacific Cruise Growth - Travel And Tour WorldFiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Pitcairn Islands, Vanuatu: SPTO’s Strategic Participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 Sets Stage for Pacific Cruise Growth  Travel And Tour World

Energy Crisis Grips Samoa - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comEnergy Crisis Grips Samoa  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Government of Samoa Hosts National Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement - IUCNGovernment of Samoa Hosts National Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement  IUCN

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)

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

Dengue fever outbreak declared as Samoan health officials confirm death - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationDengue fever outbreak declared as Samoan health officials confirm death - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

Peacock Announcement For Season 2 Of Twisted Metal Featuring Samoa Joe - PWManiaPeacock Announcement For Season 2 Of Twisted Metal Featuring Samoa Joe  PWMania

Trump Opens a Huge Marine Protected Zone to Commercial Fishing - The New York TimesTrump Opens a Huge Marine Protected Zone to Commercial Fishing  The New York Times

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

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

39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record - ICC39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record  ICC

Dramatic final day sees Samoa win East Asia-Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A - ICCDramatic final day sees Samoa win East Asia-Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A  ICC

AEW Dynamite recap & reactions: Samoa Joe is king on historic night - cagesideseats.comAEW Dynamite recap & reactions: Samoa Joe is king on historic night  cagesideseats.com

Samoa: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundSamoa: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

Samoa: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundSamoa: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

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

Greening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet - United Nations Development ProgrammeGreening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet  United Nations Development Programme

Samoa's Darius Visser breaks men's T20I records with 39 runs in an over - ESPNcricinfoSamoa's Darius Visser breaks men's T20I records with 39 runs in an over  ESPNcricinfo

Tracking a Disappearing Mantle Plume in Ancient Samoa - eos.orgTracking a Disappearing Mantle Plume in Ancient Samoa  eos.org

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

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

Crew of New Zealand navy ship that sank off Samoa lacked training and experience, inquiry finds - AP NewsCrew of New Zealand navy ship that sank off Samoa lacked training and experience, inquiry finds  AP News

Electric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024 - United Nations Development ProgrammeElectric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024  United Nations Development Programme

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

Samoa qualify for Women's U19 T20 World Cup after stunning East Asia-Pacific run - ICCSamoa qualify for Women's U19 T20 World Cup after stunning East Asia-Pacific run  ICC

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

Fiji, Tonga, Samoa Among Twelve Pacific Nations Granted Easier New Zealand’s Visa Access Starting July 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldFiji, Tonga, Samoa Among Twelve Pacific Nations Granted Easier New Zealand’s Visa Access Starting July 2025  Travel And Tour World

Samoa Joe Reveals Twisted Metal Season 2 Premiere Date, New Teaser Trailer - WrestlezoneSamoa Joe Reveals Twisted Metal Season 2 Premiere Date, New Teaser Trailer  Wrestlezone

Launch of IOE SAMOA to empower civil society - International IDEALaunch of IOE SAMOA to empower civil society  International IDEA

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Sports Event in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Sports Event in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations_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 strengthens its vaccination programme - World Health Organization (WHO)Samoa strengthens its vaccination programme  World Health Organization (WHO)

The Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership - American UniversityThe Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership  American University

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

Samoa v New Zealand | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay - FIFA+Samoa v New Zealand | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay  FIFA+

Seafood and snorkelling over several days in Samoa - The SpinoffSeafood and snorkelling over several days in Samoa  The Spinoff

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

CHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions - thecommonwealth.orgCHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions  thecommonwealth.org

Samoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific - Lowy InstituteSamoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific  Lowy Institute

Samoa - General DebateSamoa  General Debate

Miss Samoa as activism? Using unusual platforms to break cultural silences - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreMiss Samoa as activism? Using unusual platforms to break cultural silences  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Dengue, influenza outbreaks in the Pacific - RNZDengue, influenza outbreaks in the Pacific  RNZ

American Samoa Medicaid summit focuses on healthcare access and equity - pasquines.usAmerican Samoa Medicaid summit focuses on healthcare access and equity  pasquines.us

Overloaded buses a safety concern - Samoa ObserverOverloaded buses a safety concern  Samoa Observer

Auckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation - NZCAuckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation  NZC

Deep-sea mining firm seeks mining lease near American Samoa - Marianas VarietyDeep-sea mining firm seeks mining lease near American Samoa  Marianas Variety

Collaborative Efforts Strengthen Anti-Corruption Capabilities in Samoa - United Nations Development ProgrammeCollaborative Efforts Strengthen Anti-Corruption Capabilities in Samoa  United Nations Development Programme

Samoa appoint former World Cup fly-half Tusi Pisi as new head coach - Rugbypass.comSamoa appoint former World Cup fly-half Tusi Pisi as new head coach  Rugbypass.com

Samoa's heavy lifting sets new gold standard - National Indigenous TimesSamoa's heavy lifting sets new gold standard  National Indigenous Times

Country case studies on primary health care: Samoa: engaging people for health promotion - World Health Organization (WHO)Country case studies on primary health care: Samoa: engaging people for health promotion  World Health Organization (WHO)

Family seeks help to have a normal life for son - Samoa ObserverFamily seeks help to have a normal life for son  Samoa Observer

Donald Trump asks if he's now Samoa royalty after being given gift - Irish StarDonald Trump asks if he's now Samoa royalty after being given gift  Irish Star

Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak - The GuardianSamoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak  The Guardian

Teen's body found in Saleimoa - Samoa ObserverTeen's body found in Saleimoa  Samoa Observer

Samoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030 - conservation.orgSamoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030  conservation.org

Commonwealth Women’s Forum opens in Samoa with calls for stronger action on gender equality - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth Women’s Forum opens in Samoa with calls for stronger action on gender equality  thecommonwealth.org

New Zealand defeat Samoa to complete clean sweep of group matches - Oceania Football ConfederationNew Zealand defeat Samoa to complete clean sweep of group matches  Oceania Football Confederation

Coast Guard teams deploy to American Samoa to patrol border, conduct boardings - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)Coast Guard teams deploy to American Samoa to patrol border, conduct boardings  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Samoa edge out American Samoa to advance to final of Round One - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa edge out American Samoa to advance to final of Round One  Oceania Football Confederation

CHOGM 2024 Samoa to accelerate progress across the Commonwealth - thecommonwealth.orgCHOGM 2024 Samoa to accelerate progress across the Commonwealth  thecommonwealth.org

Samoa Joe vs. Jon Moxley Set, Two Big Returns + A Heel Turn Take Place On AEW Collision - Wrestling HeadlinesSamoa Joe vs. Jon Moxley Set, Two Big Returns + A Heel Turn Take Place On AEW Collision  Wrestling Headlines

'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever - Newstalk ZB'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever  Newstalk ZB

CHOGM 2024: Samoa Communiqué, Leaders' Statement and Declarations on 'One Resilient Common Future' - thecommonwealth.orgCHOGM 2024: Samoa Communiqué, Leaders' Statement and Declarations on 'One Resilient Common Future'  thecommonwealth.org

27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in Samoa - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in Samoa  Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’ - The Guardian‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’  The Guardian

Yale Institute for Global Health Hecht Award Sparks Collaboration in American Samoa - Yale School of MedicineYale Institute for Global Health Hecht Award Sparks Collaboration in American Samoa  Yale School of Medicine

12-year-old loses battle to dengue - Samoa Observer12-year-old loses battle to dengue  Samoa Observer

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome - BBCKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome  BBC

Six Samoans become hall of famers - Samoa ObserverSix Samoans become hall of famers  Samoa Observer

Jon Moxley challenges Samoa Joe, offers to put up AEW World title - F4W/WONJon Moxley challenges Samoa Joe, offers to put up AEW World title  F4W/WON

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa shrugs off gendered attack, defeating second no-confidence vote - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa shrugs off gendered attack, defeating second no-confidence vote  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Dengue fever kills 12-year-old boy in Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital - RNZDengue fever kills 12-year-old boy in Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital  RNZ

American Samoa look to build on first men’s OFC appearance in nine years - Oceania Football ConfederationAmerican Samoa look to build on first men’s OFC appearance in nine years  Oceania Football Confederation

PIRAS Country Update: Samoa - IFADPIRAS Country Update: Samoa  IFAD

Samoa announce squad for the historic Test series against England - rugby-league.comSamoa announce squad for the historic Test series against England  rugby-league.com

Samoa remains in a state of emergency - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa remains in a state of emergency  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Samoa Diary – The Samoa CHOGM in Prospect - Commonwealth Round TableSamoa Diary – The Samoa CHOGM in Prospect  Commonwealth Round Table

King Charles drinks kava during ritual in Samoa - BBCKing Charles drinks kava during ritual in Samoa  BBC

Operation Resolution - New Zealand Defence ForceOperation Resolution  New Zealand Defence Force

These Blak women are travelling to Samoa to play footy and share culture - SBS AustraliaThese Blak women are travelling to Samoa to play footy and share culture  SBS Australia

"Reset" on the cards for rugby in Samoa after a difficult 2025 - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting Corporation"Reset" on the cards for rugby in Samoa after a difficult 2025 - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

PCC to bring the heat at the 32nd Fireknife Championships - KITVPCC to bring the heat at the 32nd Fireknife Championships  KITV

What Did RFK Jr. Do in Samoa? - WSJWhat Did RFK Jr. Do in Samoa?  WSJ

Archaeology in Independent Samoa – Pulemeli Mound and Beyond - The University of SydneyArchaeology in Independent Samoa – Pulemeli Mound and Beyond  The University of Sydney

Samoa is about to host CHOGM 2024 — but what is it actually about? - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa is about to host CHOGM 2024 — but what is it actually about? - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Samoa political crisis: Parliament to vote on no-confidence motion against PM Fiame - RNZSamoa political crisis: Parliament to vote on no-confidence motion against PM Fiame  RNZ

Samoa 10 years since graduation: stronger institutions and partnerships - World Trade OrganizationSamoa 10 years since graduation: stronger institutions and partnerships  World Trade Organization

King Charles III’s Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance - AP NewsKing Charles III’s Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance  AP News

‘It will die’: Debate erupts over Origin ban for Kangaroos defects as $200k player demand revealed - Fox Sports‘It will die’: Debate erupts over Origin ban for Kangaroos defects as $200k player demand revealed  Fox Sports

Youthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares - thecommonwealth.orgYouthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares  thecommonwealth.org

Building education system resilience in Samoa - Australian Council for Educational Research - ACERBuilding education system resilience in Samoa  Australian Council for Educational Research - ACER

AEW Dynamite CHEESES OFF The Chadster During WrestleMania Week - Bleeding Cool NewsAEW Dynamite CHEESES OFF The Chadster During WrestleMania Week  Bleeding Cool News