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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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Apia is the capital of which independent island nation in the South Pacific?
Apia is the capital of Samoa.
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What is gai lai from Samoa to English?
That doesnt make sense. Maybe if you used it in a sentence for your question, I'd be able to help you.
What is Samoas best fruit in Samoa?
Depends what YOU like... but the favourtite has to be the freshly picked mangos!
my favorite is raw mango dipped in soy sauce and sugar.
What is Samoa's native animal?
Samoa is in South Pacific ocean. It only supports small number of animal life. There are only 2 native mammals in the country which are the lying foxes and bats.
What does Tofa soi fua suga' mean?
tofa soi fua = good bye
Tofa soifua suga (as mentioned above) means goodbye. But the word "suga" is given to a female. So Tofa soifua suga can be loosely translated to "Farewell/good bye girl"
Why doesn't Samoa have a union jack on their flag?
Because Samoa is an independent country, not a British colony.
The Head of State is TuiAtua Tupua Tamasese Efi Meaole. The Samoan Prime Minister is Tuilaepe Lupesoliai Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi.
Why do Samoans have long hair?
Samoans have all types of hair like any other race, and that was how God made them.
Do Samoan girl scout cookies come from Samoa?
No
With respect to the person asking this question and all those that will view it, I honestly do not think it came from Samoa. In essence, I think "Samoan girl scout cookies" was considered because there is coconut in it being sold by little girls. The Girl Scout is now popular and adding a little bit of culture in there would help in spreading the word out about girl scout and not only that the cookies. The cookies by the way, are really good.
What does the turtle symbolize in Samoan culture?
A turtle symbolizes the navigator (family especially when together with other turtles); this one is inspired by Maori and Samoan styles.
On the inside we have incorporated a manta (a symbol of freedom and beauty), and some motifs representing strength and protection.
The back fins are shaped like fish hooks to symbolize prosperity and wealth.
Why didn't the Germans resist against NZ troops in 1914?
1914 was the year World War I began, at that time all available Germans were needed back in their homeland. Pre-occupied with their involvement under the dictatorship of Hitler, the Germans were to resist fighting in the locality of the South Pacific against the NZ Expeditionary army acting under British authority. At that time, German armoured cruises SMS Scharnhorst and SMS Gneisenau (German East Asia Squadron) arrived to Germans Samoa but were also surrounded by the invasion of Allies in the ocean, and therefore, they backed off.
