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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.
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∙ 12y agoit 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.
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∙ 13y agoSamoa used to be known as Western Samoa when it was owned by Germany until 1962 when it became its own independent nation.
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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.
What was Samoa called before July 1997?
Western Samoa.
What is Western Samoa parliament called?
Check out the link... Theres no more "western" in the name. It's just SAMOA now.
What is Samoa hemisphere?
Samoa is located in the South Western Hemisphere. They are called "The HEART of the Pacific."
What hemisphere is Samoa in?
Samoa is located in the South Western Hemisphere. They are called "The HEART of the Pacific."
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 are the two parts of Samoa called?
If you mean the two countries, they are Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) and American Samoa or Tutuila, known also as Eastern Samoa.
Samoa was formerly known by what name?
Previous names: * Samoa ~ 1900-1914 * Western Samoa ~ 1914-1997 * Samoa ~ 1997-present
Is the US allying with Western Samoa?
American Samoa is a Trust Territory of the US, not Samoa, which was formerly Western Samoa.
What islands did New Zealand take over from germany in 1914?
The country called Samoa, previously Western Samoa.
What are the names of the two Samoan islands?
The Two Samoas are American Samoa and Western Samoa. Western Samoa is consisted of the two islands Upolu and Savaii. Between those two islands, Savai'i is the largest.It is NOT called WESTERN SAMOA. Just Samoa. There are seven islands in total in Samoa. But only 3 of which are occupied by Samoan people. The largest is Savaii, followed by Upolu. Then you have Apolima (which is the 3rd inhabited island), Manono, Nuulua, Nuutele, Namua and Fanuatapu.Well, some people, such as I, say "Western Samoa" when referring to Western Samoa.Well people such as yourself and anyone else who does not know should read up on their countrys' history. It's NOT called Western Samoa anymore and hasn't been called that since the Prime Minister and government changed its official name in the early 1990's. It's official name is now SAMOA.
Capital of western Samoa?
Capital of Samoa is Apia.The capital of Samoa (formerly western Samoa) is Apia, on the island of Upolu. The word Western was dropped from the name of the country in 1997.(The capitals of American Samoa are Pago Pago and Fagatogo, the seat of government.)
