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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 is the currency of Samoa?
Thee tala is the currency of Samoa. It is divided into 100 sene. See Web Link
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 continent was divided by the European powers?
Africa, in the colonization frenzy known as the Scramble for Africa (1881-1914).
Epidemic when did it happened in Samoa?
when did epidemic influenza start in samoa how did it happen in samoa? why did it affected the people of samoa? the reference in samoa?
Is Samoa American Samoa and western Samoa all the same?
They are the same in that Samoans in American Samoa and Samoa (once Western Samoa) have the same heritage. However, American Samoa is a US territory while Samoa is an independent nation. So they are in effect two different countries.
What are the two natiions called in Samoa?
Samoa and American Samoa
Does the us own the Samoan islands?
The united states and Germany divided Samoa, while Britain received territories elsewhere in the pacific.
Who got KICKED off not voted off of Survivor Samoa?
The contestants of Survivor Samoa were voted out in the following order: Marisa Calihan (Survivor: Samoa) Mike Borassi (Survivor: Samoa) Betsy Bolan (Survivor: Samoa) Ben Browning (Survivor: Samoa) Yasmin Giles (Survivor: Samoa) Ashley Trainer (Survivor: Samoa) Russell Swan (Survivor: Samoa) Liz Kim (Survivor: Samoa) Erik Cardona (Survivor: Samoa) Kelly Sharbaugh (Survivor: Samoa) Laura Morett (Survivor: Samoa) John Fincher (Survivor: Samoa) Dave Ball (Survivor: Samoa) Monica Padilla (Survivor: Samoa) Shambo Waters (Survivor: Samoa) Jaison Robinson (Survivor: Samoa) Brett Clouser (Survivor: Samoa) Mick Trimming (Survivor: Samoa) Russell Hantz (Survivor: Samoa) Runner Up Natalie White (Survivor: Samoa) Sole Survivor
Is Samoa the capital of America Samoa?
No the capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago. Apia is the capital of Samoa
Samoa was formerly known by what name?
Previous names: * Samoa ~ 1900-1914 * Western Samoa ~ 1914-1997 * Samoa ~ 1997-present
Who purchased Samoa?
No one purchased Samoa. Samoa belongs to Samoans.
