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Samoa

History

Treaty of Berlin set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
Tripartite Convention set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
Colonisation by Germany brought the territory under colonial rule.
Occupied by New Zealand placed the territory under outside control.
League mandate placed the territory under outside administration before modern independence.
United Nations trusteeship shaped the transition toward self-government.
Western Samoa Act 1961 appears in Samoa's historical record.
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CapitalApia
Population206k
Area2,842 km2
CurrencySamoan tÄlÄ

Short facts

RegionOceania / Polynesia
LanguageEnglish, Samoan
Time zoneWST (UTC+13)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • To Sua Ocean Trench: Stunning natural swimming hole connected to the ocean through a lava tube.
  • Lalomanu Beach: One of the South Pacific's most beautiful beaches, with traditional fale accommodation.
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum: The Scottish author's former home and final resting place in Apia.

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Planning questions

What is Samoa known for?To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach, Robert Louis Stevenson Museum.
What is the capital?Apia.
Which language is useful?English, Samoan.
When is the national day?1 June.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

To Sua Ocean TrenchLalomanu BeachRobert Louis Stevenson MuseumApiaStreet foodTea
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