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

Pacific Championships: Dates, times, fixtures as New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa face off - Sky SportsPacific Championships: Dates, times, fixtures as New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa face off  Sky Sports

Sunken ships, rising risks: Pacific shipwrecks and maritime security - Lowy InstituteSunken ships, rising risks: Pacific shipwrecks and maritime security  Lowy Institute

The Wrap: All to play for in Kiwis-Tonga showdown - NRL.comThe Wrap: All to play for in Kiwis-Tonga showdown  NRL.com

Samoa Considers Halving CBI Threshold as Gov't Bans Applicants with Foreign Government Ties - IMI DailySamoa Considers Halving CBI Threshold as Gov't Bans Applicants with Foreign Government Ties  IMI Daily

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

AEW Dynamite Results: October 29, 2025 — Blood and Guts Challenge Made, Hangman Tricks Samoa Joe, More - AEWAEW Dynamite Results: October 29, 2025 — Blood and Guts Challenge Made, Hangman Tricks Samoa Joe, More  AEW

Samoa leave FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™ with heads held high - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa leave FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™ with heads held high  Oceania Football Confederation

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)

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

Julia Robinson soars for try of the year contender as Jillaroos shut out Samoa - The GuardianJulia Robinson soars for try of the year contender as Jillaroos shut out Samoa  The Guardian

Shock comeback! Cricket legend, 41, ends retirement to play for Samoa - 'It's official' - Times of IndiaShock comeback! Cricket legend, 41, ends retirement to play for Samoa - 'It's official'  Times of India

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

Live updates: Tonga v Samoa rugby league Pacific Championship - RNZLive updates: Tonga v Samoa rugby league Pacific Championship  RNZ

Samoa vs Tonga 'could rival Origin', says Voss - Sport NationSamoa vs Tonga 'could rival Origin', says Voss  Sport Nation

Nepal vs Samoa, Super Six, Match 12 (G3 Q2 v G2 Q1) - Cricbuzz.comNepal vs Samoa, Super Six, Match 12 (G3 Q2 v G2 Q1)  Cricbuzz.com

‘You do it’: Mother’s words as Ross Taylor answers Samoa call - Cricket World Cup‘You do it’: Mother’s words as Ross Taylor answers Samoa call  Cricket World Cup

'Bigger than rugby league': Gardiner hopes to harness Pacific passion - NRL.com'Bigger than rugby league': Gardiner hopes to harness Pacific passion  NRL.com

As it happened: Samoa salute on wet and wild Sunday; Jillaroos dominate - NRL.comAs it happened: Samoa salute on wet and wild Sunday; Jillaroos dominate  NRL.com

'Passion over pain': Inside Samoa's dramatic three-hour win - NRL.com'Passion over pain': Inside Samoa's dramatic three-hour win  NRL.com

'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star Leka Halasima set for Kiwis - 1News'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star Leka Halasima set for Kiwis  1News

SIN vs SAMOA Match 2 T20I Cricket Match Scorecard, Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 - Business StandardSIN vs SAMOA Match 2 T20I Cricket Match Scorecard, Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025  Business Standard

Remittances to Samoa: A Safe Payment Corridor - International Monetary FundRemittances to Samoa: A Safe Payment Corridor  International Monetary Fund

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

Drew McIntyre Reveals Incident With Samoa Joe After Stiff Spot - SEScoopsDrew McIntyre Reveals Incident With Samoa Joe After Stiff Spot  SEScoops

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)

Toa Samoa seal commanding win over Tonga after 90-minute weather delay - NZ HeraldToa Samoa seal commanding win over Tonga after 90-minute weather delay  NZ Herald

Samoa depart FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after third group loss - Friends of FootballSamoa depart FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after third group loss  Friends of Football

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

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

Samoan chef puts Auckland restaurant on the world map with Milan award - 1NewsSamoan chef puts Auckland restaurant on the world map with Milan award  1News

Jillaroos v Fetu Samoa - NRL.comJillaroos v Fetu Samoa  NRL.com

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

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

Samoa - Polynesian, Sovereignty, Constitution - BritannicaSamoa - Polynesian, Sovereignty, Constitution  Britannica

Samoa - Polynesian, Indigenous, Culture - BritannicaSamoa - Polynesian, Indigenous, Culture  Britannica

Pacific Island Countries - worldbank.orgPacific Island Countries  worldbank.org

Samoa gun’s recovery from NRL flop; 90min lightning drama nearly ruins game: Big Hits - fox sportsSamoa gun’s recovery from NRL flop; 90min lightning drama nearly ruins game: Big Hits  fox sports

Full Match Replay: Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa - NRL.comFull Match Replay: Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa  NRL.com

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

Pacific championships week two: Samoa, Australia, Cooks and PNG record wins - RNZPacific championships week two: Samoa, Australia, Cooks and PNG record wins  RNZ

Samoa overcomes lightning delay to storm into Pacific Cup final - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa overcomes lightning delay to storm into Pacific Cup final  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Live: Samoa v Tonga – Pacific Championships rugby league test - StuffLive: Samoa v Tonga – Pacific Championships rugby league test  Stuff

Pacific Championships Press Conference: Tonga v Samoa - Week 2, 2025 - NRL.comPacific Championships Press Conference: Tonga v Samoa - Week 2, 2025  NRL.com

Rising half ‘misses the mark’; sad rugby league reality that must be fixed — Talking Pts - fox sportsRising half ‘misses the mark’; sad rugby league reality that must be fixed — Talking Pts  fox sports

Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL - Yahoo News AustraliaTime for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL  Yahoo News Australia

Nvidia Becomes First Publicly Traded Company worth $5 Trillion Dollars - Samoa Global NewsNvidia Becomes First Publicly Traded Company worth $5 Trillion Dollars  Samoa Global News

England v Samoa Rugby World Cup match - what you need to know - BBCEngland v Samoa Rugby World Cup match - what you need to know  BBC

FULL TIME: Samoa vs Tonga - Week 2, 2025 - NRL News - Zero TackleFULL TIME: Samoa vs Tonga - Week 2, 2025 - NRL News  Zero Tackle

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

Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay - ABC NewsSamoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay  ABC News

Samoa Joe has to go through Bobby Lashley for AEW world title shot - Cageside SeatsSamoa Joe has to go through Bobby Lashley for AEW world title shot  Cageside Seats

Mass Rescue Operation Exercise Takes Place at Apia Harbour - Samoa Global NewsMass Rescue Operation Exercise Takes Place at Apia Harbour  Samoa Global News

England 93-2 Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result & try-scorers as Breach hat-trick helps hosts to record win - BBCEngland 93-2 Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result & try-scorers as Breach hat-trick helps hosts to record win  BBC

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

Magic, pain and lightning strikes: The crazy 175 minutes that kept Samoa alive - The Sydney Morning HeraldMagic, pain and lightning strikes: The crazy 175 minutes that kept Samoa alive  The Sydney Morning Herald

Australia v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019Australia v Samoa  Rugby World Cup 2019

The Wrap: Kiwis land the quinella; Clark cops two-game ban - NRL.comThe Wrap: Kiwis land the quinella; Clark cops two-game ban  NRL.com

Joseph Parker Vs Fabio Wardley – All You Need to Know - Samoa Global NewsJoseph Parker Vs Fabio Wardley – All You Need to Know  Samoa Global News

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

USA thrash Samoa in 10-try rout as World Cup quarter-final spot hangs in balance - The GuardianUSA thrash Samoa in 10-try rout as World Cup quarter-final spot hangs in balance  The Guardian

MSC Splendida ship rescued 19 migrants off Mallorca - CruiseMapperMSC Splendida ship rescued 19 migrants off Mallorca  CruiseMapper

'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roads - NZ Herald'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roads  NZ Herald

Pacific Championships round two AS IT HAPPENED: Samoa smashes Tonga in match that lasted over three hours due to lightning delay - NinePacific Championships round two AS IT HAPPENED: Samoa smashes Tonga in match that lasted over three hours due to lightning delay  Nine

Samoa coach Juan Chang Urrea discusses the debutants' hopes at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - FIFASamoa coach Juan Chang Urrea discusses the debutants' hopes at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup  FIFA

U17 WWC: Flamingos Trash Samoa 4-0 to Reach Round of 16 - TVC NewsU17 WWC: Flamingos Trash Samoa 4-0 to Reach Round of 16  TVC News

Cameron Smith lodges furious complaint as NRL world slams blatant 'robbery' - Yahoo News AustraliaCameron Smith lodges furious complaint as NRL world slams blatant 'robbery'  Yahoo News Australia

Pacific Championship league showdown sparks 23 arrests, 200 infringements in Auckland - RNZPacific Championship league showdown sparks 23 arrests, 200 infringements in Auckland  RNZ

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria's Flamingos face Samoa in must-win showdown as survival hangs by a thread - Premium Times NigeriaFIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria's Flamingos face Samoa in must-win showdown as survival hangs by a thread  Premium Times Nigeria

'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clash - NZ Herald'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clash  NZ Herald

Mate Ma’a Tonga Lose Jason Taumalolo for Pacific Clash against Samoa - Samoa Global NewsMate Ma’a Tonga Lose Jason Taumalolo for Pacific Clash against Samoa  Samoa Global News

As it happened: Double delight for Kiwis in Auckland - NRL.comAs it happened: Double delight for Kiwis in Auckland  NRL.com

USA v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019USA v Samoa  Rugby World Cup 2019

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)

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Crush Samoa 4–0, Seal Spot In Knockouts - Channels TelevisionU-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Crush Samoa 4–0, Seal Spot In Knockouts  Channels Television

How rising seas are threatening the crucial art of weaving in Samoa - The GuardianHow rising seas are threatening the crucial art of weaving in Samoa  The Guardian

FINAL TEAMS: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025 - Zero TackleFINAL TEAMS: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025  Zero Tackle

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

23 arrests made in Auckland after fiery Samoa v Tonga test played in Australia - Stuff23 arrests made in Auckland after fiery Samoa v Tonga test played in Australia  Stuff

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

Jillaroos’ bonkers Test record improves as grand final ticket booked after 60-0 thumping - fox sportsJillaroos’ bonkers Test record improves as grand final ticket booked after 60-0 thumping  fox sports

USA vs Samoa LIVE: Watch Women's Rugby World Cup, TV stream, latest score & line-ups - BBCUSA vs Samoa LIVE: Watch Women's Rugby World Cup, TV stream, latest score & line-ups  BBC

U-17 WW’Cup: Flamingos trash Samoa 4-0 to reach last 16 - Punch NewspapersU-17 WW’Cup: Flamingos trash Samoa 4-0 to reach last 16  Punch Newspapers

Tonga and Samoa exchange epic War Cries - fox sportsTonga and Samoa exchange epic War Cries  fox sports

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

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos rout Samoa 4-0 to reach Round of 16 - Vanguard NewsFIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos rout Samoa 4-0 to reach Round of 16  Vanguard News

Pacific Championships Women's Press Conference: Jillaroos v Samoa - Week 2, 2025 - NRL.comPacific Championships Women's Press Conference: Jillaroos v Samoa - Week 2, 2025  NRL.com

England v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019England v Samoa  Rugby World Cup 2019

Barrett's unlucky break: How 2011 Samoa tour triggered new era for Jillaroos - NRL.comBarrett's unlucky break: How 2011 Samoa tour triggered new era for Jillaroos  NRL.com

'We want to be great': Haas out to claim another title - NRL.com'We want to be great': Haas out to claim another title  NRL.com

Multiple stars charged after fiery Samoa v Tonga clash - Zero TackleMultiple stars charged after fiery Samoa v Tonga clash  Zero Tackle

Jillaroos thump Fetu Samoa in Pacific Championships Test - Australian Broadcasting CorporationJillaroos thump Fetu Samoa in Pacific Championships Test  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Pacific powerhouses could smash 70-year record in Brisbane - The Courier MailPacific powerhouses could smash 70-year record in Brisbane  The Courier Mail

Pacific Championships Late Mail - Mariota in for Samoa - NRL.comPacific Championships Late Mail - Mariota in for Samoa  NRL.com