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What is the approximate population in western Samoa?
About 180 - 190 000 in Western Samoa. Many Samoans live in New Zealand as well.
What islands did New Zealand take over from germany in 1914?
The country called Samoa, previously Western Samoa.
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 get involved in World War 1 and World War 2?
At the beginning of WW1 Samoa was called German Samoa and in the early days of the war it was occupied by New Zealand. At the begining of WW2 Samoa, then called Western Samoa was still under New Zealand's protection and allied itself with the allies.
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.
Who flies to Samoa?
The two that I know of from New Zealand is Air New Zealand and Virgin Samoa.
How long does it take to fly from Samoa to new zealand?
it takes about 3.5 hours from Samoa to New Zealand and i know this because im from Samoa and now i live in New Zealand
How do you get to American Samoa from Australia?
You can go either through New Zealand OR fly to Nadi and go form there. If you are already in Western Samoa, Apia you can fly out from there.
Why does Samoa have a different flag from New Zealand?
Because they are two separate countries.
Why did New Zealand invade Samoa in 1914?
New Zealand invade Samoa to defeat the Germans and rule them.
What is the distance from New Zealand to Samoa?
If you are assuming Auckland New Zealand to Apia, Samoa then it is around 2880 km.
What is the time diffence between New Zealand Cook Islands New Zealand standard time?
Western Samoa is 1 hr. ahead of New Zealand (all year).
