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Samoa
Samoa, originally called as Western Samoa, is a country surrounding the western region of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The country was once a territory of New Zealand, until it became independent in 1962.
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Are all people native to Hawaii Samoan?
The current archaeological and genetic evidence links Samoans more closely with Fiji and Tonga then Hawaii. To infer that one group or another is more Austronesian or Polynesian or Melanesian then another is a disservice to all Pacific Islanders.
What brought whalers and traders to Samoa?
To replenish water and food supplies or to repair their ships during their whaling expeditions.
How do you say i love my nephews in Samoan?
"Ou te alofa i le fanau tama a lo'u uso/tuagane." Uso/tuagane are sister/brother, and one of those words would be used if a lady was talking. If a man was talking, it would be "uso/tuafafine" which is brother/sister. Uso is used in both genders, but will always depend on who is doing the talking.
What are some interesting facts about samoa?
Samoan is the native language, but English is the official language.
What does Aiga se ia o'o ie fa'avavua mean?
I think you may be trying to say "Aiga se'i o'o i le faavauvau". Which translates to "Family forever".
Does Tonga and Samoa hate each other?
As a Samoan, I do not hate Tongans. We all have our likes and dislikes in each other, but we don't "hate" each other, and when I say "each other", I mean Samoan to Samoan, Samon to Tongan, Samoan to palagi, Tongan to Tongan, English to English, and so forth. "Hate" is a strong ugly word. We are all children of God, and the less hate in the world, the better chance of us all getting along in a peaceful world. God bless Tongans, Samoans and all other ethnic groups.
Why do Samoans leave their island for medication?
Not all Samoans leave Samoa for medical help. There are 3 hospitals in Samoa and most of the population are treated there when necessary. Those who do chooose to travel overseas for medical help are usually the people who are 1) in a better position financially do so and 2) cannot receive their specific type of medical treatment in Samoa due to a number of reasons.
What is the traditional costumes of Samoan called?
When a Taupou (a High Chief's daughter) or a Manaia (a High Chief's son) performs a Samoan dance, they wear traditional attire, using fine mats or tapa, and wearing head gear denoting the fact that they are a daughter or son of a high chief. Our formal wear to any formal function is a Puletasi (for ladies) and Alo'a and Iefaitaga (for gents). For a lady or a gentleman to wear a puletasi and alo'a/iefaitaga to any formal function, is a mark of respect shown to the guests at whatever event they attend, and the respect accorded them by those guests.
What are two major cities in Samoa?
Samoa's capital is Apia in the Island of Upolu; and there is a growing Town in the Island of Savai'i, and that is Salelologa.
There is Samoa, an independent nation. Or there is American Samoa, owned by the US. However, the independent nation of Samoa used to be a territory of New Zealand.
Is calling a Samoan a rock racist?
No, it just demonstrates ignorance, because Samoans have much more history and culture than Dwayne Johnson.
How do you translate tough boy in English to Samoan?
tough of meat is fefeu; tough as in difficult is faigata; tough as in hard to break is ma'a'a. I would use any to translate tough boy - tama fefeu, tama faigata and tama ma'a'a.
How do you spell in Samoan I am sorry for hurting you with my words?
Ou te fa'amalie atu i le fa'atiga o oe i a'u upu.
