Samoa
History
The Treaty of Berlin left Samoa under joint British, German and American oversight.
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.
Western Samoa became a United Nations trust territory administered by New Zealand.
Western Samoa became the first Pacific island state to regain independence.
Part ofOceaniaMore countries, cities and routes.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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ApiaPlanning 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.
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