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American Samoa was found before it became a US territory. It was simply the 'eastern' islands of Samoa. Samoa was first discovered in 1722 by a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen.
Before becoming a U.S territory American Samoa was simply the eastern islands of Samoa. Samoa (as a whole) was discovered in 1722 by a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen.
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When was American Samoa found?
American Samoa was found before it became a US territory. It was simply the 'eastern' islands of Samoa. Samoa was first discovered in 1722 by a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen.
When was Samoa founded?
American Samoa was found before it became a US territory. It was simply the 'eastern' islands of Samoa. Samoa was first discovered in 1722 by a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen.
Who was the first European to discover Samoa and in what year?
Tonga was discovered by two unnamed Dutch explorers in 1616. However, Dutch trader/explorer Abel Tasman is often given the credit, as he was the first known European to land there, doing so in 1643.
What year did Samoa became Independent?
Samoa became independent on June 1st 1962.
What year was the annexation of Samoa?
1900
What is the main festival in Samoa?
Samoa celebrates the "Teuila Tourism Festival" in September every year.
How much rain DID Samoa get in a year?
115
What year did the Mormons arrived in American Samoa?
1862
What is the average salary in Western Samoa?
10,000 a year
In what year did Apia become the capital of Samoa?
1959
What is the last country to celebrate New Year's eve?
American Samoa-Pago Pago Copy and paste http://www.worldtimezone.com/newyear.html
What year did the Adidas Samoa's come out?
they came out 2011 of december
