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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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

How automation is helping Samoa cope with climate change - UNESCOHow automation is helping Samoa cope with climate change  UNESCO

Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Women’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs - The GuardianWomen’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs  The Guardian

Rampant Tonga down Samoa in Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 - Rugbypass.comRampant Tonga down Samoa in Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025  Rugbypass.com

Fate of the Pacific's 'Iron Lady' could rest on a $50 box of chicken - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFate of the Pacific's 'Iron Lady' could rest on a $50 box of chicken  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Letter from scientists opposing deep sea mining in American Samoa - Environment AmericaLetter from scientists opposing deep sea mining in American Samoa  Environment America

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

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

Pacific Nations Cup 2025 team guide: Samoa - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025Pacific Nations Cup 2025 team guide: Samoa  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

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

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

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

Electric vessel sea trials underway for Samoa’s CAP-IT project - UNDPElectric vessel sea trials underway for Samoa’s CAP-IT project  UNDP

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)

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

Tonga beats Manu Samoa 30-16 in Nuku'alofa - RNZTonga beats Manu Samoa 30-16 in Nuku'alofa  RNZ

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

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

Samoa’s new fees: implications for PALM and RSE employers - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreSamoa’s new fees: implications for PALM and RSE employers  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

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

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

TV!! MEDIA TO WATCH Tonga vs Samoa Live Stream Free Broadcast ON Tv Channel by Zahidulislam22223 - Ultimate GuitarTV!! MEDIA TO WATCH Tonga vs Samoa Live Stream Free Broadcast ON Tv Channel by Zahidulislam22223  Ultimate Guitar

I caught dengue and was lucky to survive: Reporting a devastating crisis as deaths rise - NZ HeraldI caught dengue and was lucky to survive: Reporting a devastating crisis as deaths rise  NZ Herald

Samoa Dengue Outbreak Response - DREF Operation (MDRWS003) - ReliefWebSamoa Dengue Outbreak Response - DREF Operation (MDRWS003)  ReliefWeb

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)

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

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

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

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 protects 30% of its ocean with new marine spatial plan - Oceanographic MagazineSamoa protects 30% of its ocean with new marine spatial plan  Oceanographic Magazine

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

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

Samoa’s Tragedy and RFK Jr.’s Alleged Role - Pulitzer CenterSamoa’s Tragedy and RFK Jr.’s Alleged Role  Pulitzer Center

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

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

Canada stun US in Pacific Nations Cup, Tonga down Samoa - The Canberra TimesCanada stun US in Pacific Nations Cup, Tonga down Samoa  The Canberra Times

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

Two Day Alcohol Ban during Samoa’s General Elections - Samoa Global NewsTwo Day Alcohol Ban during Samoa’s General Elections  Samoa Global News

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 general election: 187 candidates vying for 50 seats - RNZSamoa general election: 187 candidates vying for 50 seats  RNZ

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

Wallaroos prepare for Samoa clash tonight as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 begins - TV BlackboxWallaroos prepare for Samoa clash tonight as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 begins  TV Blackbox

'Don't get bitten': Authorities mobilise against Pacific dengue outbreak - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Don't get bitten': Authorities mobilise against Pacific dengue outbreak  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Pacific Nations Cup: Canada upset USA, Tonga beat Samoa - Rugby365Pacific Nations Cup: Canada upset USA, Tonga beat Samoa  Rugby365

'The international game is growing stronger': Haas commits to Samoa - International Rugby League'The international game is growing stronger': Haas commits to Samoa  International Rugby League

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

'Our Origin': Samoa-Tonga rivalry a lure for stars - NRL.com'Our Origin': Samoa-Tonga rivalry a lure for stars  NRL.com

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

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

Peniamina Percival: Reviving Judo in Samoa - International Judo FederationPeniamina Percival: Reviving Judo in Samoa  International Judo Federation

Payne Haas reveals moment he decided to switch from Kangaroos to Samoa - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPayne Haas reveals moment he decided to switch from Kangaroos to Samoa  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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)

‘If that side couldn’t win a World Cup tomorrow...’: Samoa’s insane potential team after Haas switch - fox sports‘If that side couldn’t win a World Cup tomorrow...’: Samoa’s insane potential team after Haas switch  fox sports

Solomon Islands keep semi-final hopes alive with win over Samoa - Oceania Football ConfederationSolomon Islands keep semi-final hopes alive with win over Samoa  Oceania Football Confederation

Riverdale's KJ Apa Details His Role as Samoan Chief - E! OnlineRiverdale's KJ Apa Details His Role as Samoan Chief  E! Online

'We can win the World Cup': Haas commits to Samoa - NRL.com'We can win the World Cup': Haas commits to Samoa  NRL.com

Two weeks to Samoa poll - Islands BusinessTwo weeks to Samoa poll  Islands Business

As the Pacific grapples with dengue fever, here's what you need to know - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAs the Pacific grapples with dengue fever, here's what you need to know - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Samoan voters call for an end to political drama - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoan voters call for an end to political drama  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Riverdale Star KJ Apa Opens Up About Becoming a Samoan Chief in His Home Village - People.comRiverdale Star KJ Apa Opens Up About Becoming a Samoan Chief in His Home Village  People.com

Tonga score late to stun American Samoa in their second Group B match in Apia - Oceania Football ConfederationTonga score late to stun American Samoa in their second Group B match in Apia  Oceania Football Confederation

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

Miss Samoa Queensland quits role - samoaobserver.wsMiss Samoa Queensland quits role  samoaobserver.ws

Ardron scores 4 tries as Canada beats the US, Tonga tops Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup - galvnews.comArdron scores 4 tries as Canada beats the US, Tonga tops Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup  galvnews.com

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

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

Treatment of Samoa's PM raises questions over what election could mean for female leaders - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTreatment of Samoa's PM raises questions over what election could mean for female leaders  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

UNESCO shares stories, science and cinema with children to mark Samoa Victim Support Group’s 20th anniversary - UNESCOUNESCO shares stories, science and cinema with children to mark Samoa Victim Support Group’s 20th anniversary  UNESCO

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

“What will happen will happen” – Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, caretaker Prime Minister - Tagata Pasifika“What will happen will happen” – Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, caretaker Prime Minister  Tagata Pasifika

Wallaroos look to lay a World Cup marker in opener against Samoa - Rugbypass.comWallaroos look to lay a World Cup marker in opener against Samoa  Rugbypass.com

American Samoa make history to qualify for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship - Oceania Football ConfederationAmerican Samoa make history to qualify for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship  Oceania Football Confederation

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

Karpani, Smith to start as Wallaroos unveil new co-captain for Samoa World Cup opener - RUGBY.com.auKarpani, Smith to start as Wallaroos unveil new co-captain for Samoa World Cup opener  RUGBY.com.au

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

Wallaroos wary of powerful Samoa as World Cup journey begins - RUGBY.com.auWallaroos wary of powerful Samoa as World Cup journey begins  RUGBY.com.au

Murder trial begins in Samoa over death of former Hawaii professor - Hawaii News NowMurder trial begins in Samoa over death of former Hawaii professor  Hawaii News Now

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

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

Big love, Payno! - What Luai said on Samoa defection - Yahoo News AustraliaBig love, Payno! - What Luai said on Samoa defection  Yahoo News Australia

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

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

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

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

Samoa's political history: How Samoa’s leaders shaped its political landscape - NZ HeraldSamoa's political history: How Samoa’s leaders shaped its political landscape  NZ Herald

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

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

Payne Haas reported defection to Samoa to boost international rugby league for World Cup - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPayne Haas reported defection to Samoa to boost international rugby league for World Cup  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Another child dies from dengue in Samoa - more than 2200 cases since January - RNZAnother child dies from dengue in Samoa - more than 2200 cases since January  RNZ

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

Samoa lock in semi-final berth of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa lock in semi-final berth of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup  Oceania Football Confederation

Samoa secure first win of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa secure first win of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup  Oceania Football Confederation

Teen to make World Cup history as Wallaroos name side for Samoa - Rugbypass.comTeen to make World Cup history as Wallaroos name side for Samoa  Rugbypass.com

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

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