0
The similarities between these countries is that they are in the same ocean.
They both largely consist of two main Islands, one smaller and more populated (Upolu, North Island) and one slightly larger and less populated (Savaii, South Island).
They were both colonised by Polynesians.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How did Samoa gain independence?
New Zealand occcupied German Samoa at the start of WWII, as Western Samoa. In 1962 the island became independent and it dropped the word Western from its name in 1997.
How did Samoa become independent?
New Zealand occcupied German Samoa at the start of WWII, as Western Samoa. In 1962 the island became independent from all overseas countries and it dropped the word Western from its name in 1997.
Why is Samoa called Samoa?
it is called western Samoa because Samoa is divided into two parts, American Samoa and western Samoa. After colonialism came to Samoa, America took control of Eastern Samoa which adapted the name "American Samoa". While Germany (and later NZ) took control of Western Samoa, who then took on the name "Western Samoa". No called SAMOA. The nation dropped the "western" in 1997.
Samoa was formerly known by what name?
Previous names: * Samoa ~ 1900-1914 * Western Samoa ~ 1914-1997 * Samoa ~ 1997-present
What is the approximate population of Western Samoa?
Western Samoa was the colonial name for Samoa, which is an independent country separate from the US territory of American Samoa. The population of Samoa in early 2012 was estimated at 183,000.
What word was dropped from Samoa's name?
It was known as "navigators islands" up until the 20th century then Samoa, then Western Samoa, then back to Samoa, so, the word "western" was dropped.
Why is Samoa not called western Samoa?
It used to be one whole country. Samoa. Until world war I when the US occupied American Samoa for its naval base in Pago Pago, and Western Samoa was occupied by Germany, and then NZ. Now, Samoa (no longer called Western Samoa) is an independent country, whereas American Samoa is still a US territory (but is governed by Samoan representatives and a Samoan Governor). So now there is American Samoa and Samoa.
What is Western Samoa parliament called?
Check out the link... Theres no more "western" in the name. It's just SAMOA now.
When does western Samoa start elections?
First it is no longer called Western Samoa. Its just Samoa or the formal name Independent state of Samoa. The elections start today 4th March 2011.
What is the name of A country starting with the letter w?
western Samoa
What is name of the western Samoan national anthem?
Samoa Tula'i
What is the shape of the geographic mass of western Samoa?
Western Samoa is the name American Samoans use to describe the independent nation Samoa. It consists of two Islands with the western one resembling a lob-sided kite, annd the eastern one looks a little like a sideways madagascar. The two islands are about the same size Western Samoa is NOT a term derived from American Samoans! Western Samoa was given this name in colonial times when this country was not governed independently, so that foreign countries could distinguish between this part of Samoa and the eastern part (later named American Samoa) In the mid 90's however, the Samoan government changed the name by erasing the "western" part leaving Samoa. Samoa is now governed independently. Follow this link for more information on the geography of Samoa. http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/samoa_geography.shtml
