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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.
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What are the two natiions called in Samoa?
Samoa and American Samoa
Is Samoa made up of two separate islands?
yes it is actually. the top of Samoa is called Samoa and the bottom of Samoa is called Upolu.
What is Samoa national anthem called?
Samoa Tula'i
What was Samoa called before July 1997?
Before July 1997, Samoa was known as Western Samoa.
What was Samoa called first before it was named Samoa?
manu
What are the two parts of Samoa called?
If you mean the two countries, they are Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) and American Samoa or Tutuila, known also as Eastern Samoa.
What is a tausala Samoa?
A taro that used to grow in samoa,well started in samoa but unable to grow in samoa anymore. but its now in fiji but it is still called the tausala samoa.
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 is the capital city of Samoa called?
Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa.
What hemisphere is Samoa in?
Samoa is located in the South Western Hemisphere. They are called "The HEART of the Pacific."
What is Samoa hemisphere?
Samoa is located in the South Western Hemisphere. They are called "The HEART of the Pacific."
How did Samoa get involved in World War 1 and World War 2?
At the beginning of WW1 Samoa was called German Samoa and in the early days of the war it was occupied by New Zealand. At the begining of WW2 Samoa, then called Western Samoa was still under New Zealand's protection and allied itself with the allies.
