Samoa - Wikipedia
Samoa, [note 1] officially the Independent State of Samoa [note 2] and known until 1997 as Western Samoa (Samoan: Sāmoa i Sisifo), is an island country in Polynesia, consisting of two …
Samoa | History, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 17, 2025 · Samoa, country in the central South Pacific Ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of Polynesia. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962 after …
Welcome to Samoa | Pacific Island Holiday | Official Guide
Less than four hours from Auckland and about five hours from Sydney and Brisbane, Samoa is renowned for its natural beauty, genuine hospitality and stunning adventures. Plan your next …
Samoan Islands - Wikipedia
The Samoan Islands (Samoan: Motu o Sāmoa) are an archipelago covering 3,030 km 2 (1,170 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia and of the wider region of Oceania.
Samoa Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Nov 23, 2020 · Samoa is a Polynesian island nation comprising of two large islands of Saval ‘I and Upolu and 8 small islets, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Samoa is situated roughly …
Samoa | Islands, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Samoa, group of Polynesian islands and islets in the south-central Pacific Ocean about 1,600 miles (2,600 km) northeast of New Zealand. American Samoa, a dependency of the United …
Samoa - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · The first Austronesian settlers arrived in Samoa around 1000 B.C., and early Samoans traded and intermarried with Fijian and Tongan nobility. The fa’amatai system of …
History of Samoa | Pacific Islands, People, Facts, & Map - Britannica
History of Samoa, a survey of notable events and people in Samoa. Known as the “Cradle of Polynesia” because legend places the Polynesian homeland on the island of Savai‘i, Samoa …
American Samoa - Wikipedia
American Samoa [c] is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Polynesia region of the South Pacific Ocean.Centered on , it is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island …
Samoa - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Independent State of Samoa is a country in the Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. It has two islands, including Upolu and Savai'i .