The Polynesian culture flourishes equally well in both Samoa and in the
territory of American Samoa. Western Samoa as Samoa was once named
exhibits a more cosmopolitan flavor. It was discovered by the French, it
was administered by the Germans and after WW-1 it was managed by
New Zealand. Each nation left it's mark on this island nation.
American Samoa was blessed or cursed with a world class bay that was a
frequent Port of Call for US naval vessels and it absorbed the worst and
the best that it was offered.
because its part of our cultures
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Margaret Mead studied the cultures and societies of Pacific Islanders, particularly in Samoa, during the 1930s. She explored topics such as gender roles, adolescence, and cultural variation, which she documented in her book "Coming of Age in Samoa."
In Samoa, Matariki is known as "Matali'i." It represents a cluster of stars that is significant in Polynesian culture, marking the beginning of a new year and the harvest season. The appearance of Matali'i is a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration, similar to its significance in other Pacific cultures.
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American Samoa and Western Samoa (now known as 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.
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.
Samoa and American 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
No the capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago. Apia is the capital of Samoa
Previous names: * Samoa ~ 1900-1914 * Western Samoa ~ 1914-1997 * Samoa ~ 1997-present