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What is the birth name of Billy Samoa Saleebey?
Billy Samoa Saleebey's birth name is William Samoa Saleebey.
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 name of Samoa national anthem?
Amerika Samoa (American Samoa)
What are the names of the two Samoan islands?
The Two Samoas are American Samoa and Western Samoa. Western Samoa is consisted of the two islands Upolu and Savaii. Between those two islands, Savai'i is the largest.It is NOT called WESTERN SAMOA. Just Samoa. There are seven islands in total in Samoa. But only 3 of which are occupied by Samoan people. The largest is Savaii, followed by Upolu. Then you have Apolima (which is the 3rd inhabited island), Manono, Nuulua, Nuutele, Namua and Fanuatapu.Well, some people, such as I, say "Western Samoa" when referring to Western Samoa.Well people such as yourself and anyone else who does not know should read up on their countrys' history. It's NOT called Western Samoa anymore and hasn't been called that since the Prime Minister and government changed its official name in the early 1990's. It's official name is now SAMOA.
Samoa was formerly known by what name?
Previous names: * Samoa ~ 1900-1914 * Western Samoa ~ 1914-1997 * Samoa ~ 1997-present
What is the name of a polynesian island group beginning with the letter s?
Samoa.
What is the approximate population of Western Samoa?
Western Samoa was the colonial name for Samoa, which is an independent country separate from the US territory of American Samoa. The population of Samoa in early 2012 was estimated at 183,000.
What word was dropped from Samoa's name?
It was known as "navigators islands" up until the 20th century then Samoa, then Western Samoa, then back to Samoa, so, the word "western" was dropped.
What are some interesting facts about samoa?
Samoan is the native language, but English is the official language.
What is the president of samoa?
Samoa does not have a President, but has a Prime Minister, and his name is Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi
When does western Samoa start elections?
First it is no longer called Western Samoa. Its just Samoa or the formal name Independent state of Samoa. The elections start today 4th March 2011.
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.
