- Samoa - Wikipedia
Samoa, [b] officially the Independent State of Samoa, [c] is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean
- Samoa | History, Flag, Map, Population, Facts | Britannica
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 more than a century of foreign influence and domination, but it remains a member of the Commonwealth Its capital is Apia
- 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
- 15 things to know before visiting Samoa - Lonely Planet
Samoa in the South Pacific is about as close as you can get to the concept of paradise Plan your visit with these tips on health, safety and etiquette
- History and the Islands of Samoa - U. S. National Park Service
Though united by a shared Polynesian heritage, these islands are politically divided into two separate entities: American Samoa, a territory of the United States, and Samoa, an independent nation formerly known as Western Samoa
- Samoan Islands - Wikipedia
Samoa, an independent nation that gained political independence from New Zealand in 1962 It comprises the western half of the Samoan Islands, (2,831 km 2 (1,093 sq mi) and 196,000 inhabitants (2016))
- Samoa - New World Encyclopedia
There are two Samoas—the Independent State of Samoa, known simply as Samoa, which is the subject of this article, and American Samoa, which is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the southeast Samoan people tend to be friendly and welcoming, and live in a family centered and deeply Christian culture
- Samoa | Islands, Map, Facts | Britannica
Samoa, an independent nation since 1962, consists of the nine inhabited and five uninhabited islands west of the meridian, including Savai’i and Upolu; the country changed its name in 1997 from Western Samoa to Samoa, despite objections from American Samoa
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