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Because Samoans wanted to govern themselves and stand on their own two feet.
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When did Samoa gain its independence?
Samoa officially gained its independence on the 1st of January 1962 but is celebrated in June
Who ruled Samoa after Independence Day?
Samoans
When does Samoa have parades?
Mainly when celebrating Independence, Miss Samoa and any other festival where a parade will be needed
How long has Samoa been independent?
Samoa became independent in 1962, so in 2012, Samoa has just finished celebrating 50 years of independence.
Who was the first pacific country to gain their independence?
Samoa was the first pacific country to gain their independence
Which country got its independence in January 1 1962?
Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand on January 1, 1962.
What was the Mau movement about in Samoa?
For independence from the New Zealand administration.
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.
Who was involved in helping Samoa gain independcnce?
The Samoan people (namely the MAU MOVEMENT) were responsible for leading Samoa to independence from NZ & Germany.
Why independence is important to Samoa people?
Because its created the unity to the United State.
What day is Samoan Independence Day?
Samoa became independent on 1 January 1962
Who was the other priminister of Samoa at there first independence?
Fiame Mata'afa Faumuina Mulinu'u II
