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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.
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What is the motto of Cricket Samoa?
Cricket Samoa's motto is 'Samoa is founded on God'.
What is the meaning of Tonga's national anthem?
Samoa's motto is 'Samoa is founded on God'.
Who are the Samoans and what are the main features of their culture?
Samoans are Polynesians. The Samoan Motto is: "Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa" (Samoa is founded on God). In the heart of the Samoa culture there lie the respect (fa'aaloalo) and obligation for togetherness and family. Samoa culture centres around large groups of families, not just the immediate family, but the extended family as well. The traditional chief of a Samoa society is a Matai, who holds a high social rank, and has the responsibility to take care of the civic, political, family matters and other needs of the Samoa society. Aiga, which means extended large family, is another aspect of a traditional Samoa society and their culture.
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?
In 1881 Samoa was divided into?
American Samoa and Western Samoa (now known as Samoa).
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 English translation of the Samoan words O Iesu Le Faaola?
The phrase, "fa'avae i le Atua Samoa," literally translates as, "In God we Trust,Samoa" Its the same as the United States of America's motto which is "IN GOD WE TRUST"99.02% of the religious Samoan population are Christians,The final translation is as follows:Samoan Language: ??"Fa'avae i Le Atua SamoaEnglish Language: "In God we trust, SamoaAcutally, FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA is translated as "SAMOA IS FOUNDED ON GOD". Not In God We Trust. Yes, this is correct. The literal translation of "Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa" is: "Samoa is founded on God".
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
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
