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Samoan Islands were first settled some 3,500 years ago as part of the Austronesian expansion. Both Samoa's early history and its more recent history are
History_of_Samoa
Island country in the Pacific Ocean
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, a part of Oceania, which is in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists
Samoa
into Samoa (Western Samoa, Independent Samoa) and American Samoa (Eastern Samoa). The pre-colonial history of Eastern Samoa (now American Samoa) is inextricably
History_of_American_Samoa
The flag of Samoa (Samoan: fu‘a o Sāmoa) is a red field with a blue canton bearing five white five-pointed stars arranged to form the Southern Cross constellation
Flag_of_Samoa
American territory in Polynesia
American Samoa is a self-governing, unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the south Pacific Ocean, within the Polynesia
American_Samoa
German colony in Oceania (1900–1920)
Samoa, officially the Kingdom of Samoa (German: Königreich Samoa; Samoan: Malo Kaisalika), was a German protectorate from 1900 to 1920, consisting of
German_Samoa
The politics of Samoa take place in a framework of parliamentary representative democracy whereby the Prime Minister of Samoa is the head of government
Politics_of_Samoa
Indigenous Polynesian people of Samoa
Samoans or Samoan people (Samoan: tagata Sāmoa) are the Indigenous Polynesian people of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago in Polynesia, who speak the
Samoans
1887–89 US-UK-German military standoff
The Samoan crisis was a standoff between the United States, the German Empire, and the British Empire from 1887 to 1889 over control of the Samoan Islands
Samoan_crisis
Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean
The Samoan Islands (Samoan: Motu o Sāmoa) are an archipelago covering 3,030 km2 (1,170 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia
Samoan_Islands
National association football team
The American Samoa men's national football team (Samoan: Au soka Amerika Sāmoa) represents American Samoa in men's international association football and
American Samoa national football team
American_Samoa_national_football_team
Former kingdom in the Samoan Islands
Kingdom of Samoa, or Samoan Kingdom, was a Polynesian monarchy that existed from 1873 to 1899 in Samoan Islands of Polynesia. The monarchy of Samoa was abolished
Kingdom_of_Samoa
Capital city of American Samoa
is the capital of American Samoa. It is in Maoputasi County on Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa. Pago Pago is home to one of the deepest natural
Pago_Pago,_American_Samoa
Capital of Samoa
Apia (Samoan: [a.pi.a]) is the capital and largest city of Samoa. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia
Apia
Men's association football team
The Samoa national football team (Samoan: Sāmoa soka au) represents Samoa in men's international football and is controlled by the Football Federation
Samoa_national_football_team
Historical Samoan title
Tafaʻifa is a historical Samoan title. It was the highest title of the Samoan aristocracy from the 16th to the 19th century. Between roughly the 10th century
Tafaʻifa
(especially the Samoan fa'afafine), has been used since the 2000s to refer to transgender people of Māori descent from the Cook Islands. In Samoa, the fa'afafine
Transgender_history
imprisonment, but the law is not enforced. Samoan society tends to be very tolerant of being transgender, but not of homosexuality. It has a large transgender
LGBTQ_rights_in_Samoa
Head of government
The prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan: Palemia o le Malo Tuto’atasi o Sāmoa) is the head of government of Samoa. The prime minister
Prime_Minister_of_Samoa
Bilateral relations
Samoa and the United States are considered cordial and warm. Since 1967, the United States has supported a substantial Peace Corps program in Samoa.
Samoa–United_States_relations
The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Fa'a Samoa, the unique socio-political culture. In Samoan culture, most activities
Culture_of_Samoa
American football player (born 1956)
Samoa Sione Samoa (born September 23, 1956) is an American Samoan former player of American football. He was born in Leone, American Samoa, and moved to
Samoa_Samoa
Western Samoa between 1920 and 1962
Territory of Western Samoa was the civil administration of Western Samoa by New Zealand between 1920 and Samoan independence in 1962. In 1914, German Samoa was
Territory_of_Western_Samoa
1886–1894 conflict in the Samoan Islands
The turbulent decades of the late 19th century saw several conflicts between rival Samoan factions in the Samoan Islands of the South Pacific. The political
Samoan_Civil_War
At-large U.S. House district for American Samoa
American Samoa's at-large congressional district encompasses the entire U.S. territorial region of American Samoa. The territory does not have a voting
American Samoa's at-large congressional district
American_Samoa's_at-large_congressional_district
of the postage stamps and postal history of Samoa. Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands
Postage stamps and postal history of Samoa
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Samoa
The majority of Chinese nationals currently residing in southwestern Pacific island nation of Samoa are businessmen, labour workers, and shopowners], and
Chinese_people_in_Samoa
The music of Samoa is a complex mix of cultures and traditions, with pre- and post-European contact histories. Since American colonization, popular traditions
Music_of_Samoa
Nilspeter Nilsson, was a Swedish sailor emigrating to Samoa and the patriarch of the Nelson family in Samoa. Little is known about Nelson's early life other
August_Nelson
Island nation in the South Pacific Ocean
History of Samoa Timeline of the history of Samoa Current events of Samoa Military history of Samoa Culture of Samoa Architecture of Samoa Cuisine of
Outline_of_Samoa
Samoan politician
and high-ranking woman in Samoan social history. She held the four papā (district) titles which gave her the paramount status of Tafaʻifā ('one supported
Salamasina
Bilateral relations
Samoa–Tonga relations are the bilateral relations between the Independent State of Samoa and the Kingdom of Tonga. They also interact in multilateral
Samoa–Tonga_relations
World War I occupation by New Zealand
The Occupation of Samoa was the takeover – and subsequent administration – of the Pacific colony of German Samoa by New Zealand during World War I. It
Occupation_of_German_Samoa
Bilateral relations
New Zealand and Samoa have had close relations based on a treaty of friendship between the two countries since Samoa became independent in 1962. New Zealand
New_Zealand–Samoa_relations
Samoan cultural implement
on Samoan cultural history state that the training of Toa warriors in the art of hand to hand combat with the Nifo Oti, the serrated-edged Samoan war
Fire_knife
Americans of Samoan descent or immigrants from Samoa
Samoan Americans are Americans of Samoan origin, including those who emigrated from the United States Territory of American Samoa and immigrants from
Samoan_Americans
Hypothetical political union of Samoa and American Samoa
union of Samoa (an independent state previously known as Western Samoa) and American Samoa (a US territory also known as Eastern Samoa), both of which
Samoan_unification
National rugby union team of Samoa
and also known as "Manu Samoa", which is thought to derive from the name of a Samoan warrior. They perform a traditional Samoan challenge called the siva
Samoa national rugby union team
Samoa_national_rugby_union_team
Term used for the four paramount chiefly titles of Samoa
"sons of the families") is a Samoan term used to refer to the four high chiefly titles in the faʻamatai system of the Independent State of Samoa – the
Tamaʻāiga
American Samoan independence movement
movement (Samoan: O le Mau), also called the Samoan Cause or the Samoan League, was an anti-colonial independence movement in American Samoa, established
Mau movement in American Samoa
Mau_movement_in_American_Samoa
Chiefly system of Samoa
('chiefly') system of Samoa, central to the organization of Samoan society. It is the traditional indigenous form of governance in both Samoas, comprising American
Faʻamatai
Rugby league team that represents Samoa in rugby league football
Western Samoa before 1997, the team is administered by Rugby League Samoa and are nicknamed Toa Samoa (English: Samoan Warriors). Western Samoa made their
Samoa national rugby league team
Samoa_national_rugby_league_team
Marquesas, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga. The early settlement history of Hawaiʻi is a topic of continuing debate. Estimates for the date of first settlement of the
History of the Pacific Islands
History_of_the_Pacific_Islands
Flag carrier of Samoa
Samoa Airways, formerly Polynesian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Samoa. The airline was founded in 1959 as "Polynesian Airlines", providing domestic
Samoa_Airways
1899 treaty ending the Second Samoan Civil War
The Tripartite Convention of 1899 concluded the Second Samoan Civil War, resulting in the formal partition of the Samoan archipelago into a German colony
Tripartite_Convention
Index of history with the same name
community) History of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines History of Samoa – Independent State of Samoa History of San Marino
History_by_country
U.S. territory flag
The flag of American Samoa consists of a red-edged white triangle pointing towards the hoist charged with a bald eagle clutching a war club and fly-whisk
Flag_of_American_Samoa
Index of lists with the same name
1979 1960s 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 History of Samoa This set index article is a list of articles associated with the same name (or similar
List_of_years_in_Samoa
Island group of American Samoa
The Manuʻa Islands, or the Manuʻa tele (Samoan: Manuʻa tele), in the Samoan Islands, consists of three main islands: Taʻū, Ofu and Olosega. The latter
Manuʻa_Islands
Demographics of American Samoa include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations
Demographics of American Samoa
Demographics_of_American_Samoa
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Samoan Islands refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members on the Samoan Islands
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Samoan Islands
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_in_the_Samoan_Islands
Professional wrestling family
The Anoaʻi family (Samoan: [anoˈaʔi]) is a family of professional wrestlers originating from the Samoan Islands. Family members have comprised several
Anoaʻi_family
Overview of and topical guide to Oceania
History of Samoa History of Solomon Islands History of Tokelau (New Zealand) History of Tonga History of Tuvalu History of Vanuatu History of Wallis and
Outline_of_Oceania
Daylight saving time (DST) was observed in the country of Samoa from 2010 to 2021 before being abolished. On October 13, 1884, at the International Meridian
Daylight_saving_time_in_Samoa
American wrestler (born 1979)
by the ring name Samoa Joe, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is the leader of the Opps. He is
Samoa_Joe
Island in American Samoa, United States
shore of Tutuila in Saʻole County, American Samoa. It has a land area of 374.83 acres (0.59 sq mi; 1.52 km2), and a 2010 census population of 436 persons
Aunuʻu,_American_Samoa
Constitutional crisis following 2021 Samoan election
A constitutional crisis began in Samoa on 22 May 2021 when O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State) Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II issued a proclamation
2021 Samoan constitutional crisis
2021_Samoan_constitutional_crisis
Cricket team
body in the country, the Samoa International Cricket Association (SICA). Although women's cricket has a long history in Samoa, the national team was only
Samoa women's national cricket team
Samoa_women's_national_cricket_team
1928 book by Margaret Mead
Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation is a 1928 book by American anthropologist Margaret Mead based
Coming_of_Age_in_Samoa
Official government emblem of the U.S. territory of American Samoa
193. ISBN 9780896103399. Sunia, Fofo I. F. (2009). A History of American Samoa. Amerika Samoa Humanities Council. p. 320. ISBN 9781573062992. v t e v
Seal_of_American_Samoa
One of Samoa's four paramount chiefs
(Samoan pronunciation: [maːɾiɛˈto.a] Mālietoa) is a state dynasty and one of the four paramount chiefly titles of Samoa. It is the titular head of one
Malietoa
Church of Samoa (CCCS/EFKS) was the first Christian denomination established in Samoa and American Samoa. Today, approximately 57% of the Samoan population
Congregational Christian Church of Samoa
Congregational_Christian_Church_of_Samoa
Unincorporated territory of the U.S., in the South Pacific
overview of and topical guide to American Samoa: American Samoa – unincorporated territory located in the South Pacific Ocean southeast of the Independent
Outline_of_American_Samoa
Samoan paramount chief (1830–1891)
was a Samoan paramount chief who held the title of Tupua Tamasese and was one of the claimants to the throne during the Samoan civil conflicts of the late
Tupua_Tamasese_Titimaea
Atoll of American Samoa
volcanic island group in the South Pacific Ocean. Administered as part of American Samoa since 1925, the island is subject to an ongoing territorial dispute
Swains_Island
United States national park in American Samoa
National Park of American Samoa (Pāka Faʻasao o Amerika Sāmoa) is a national park of the United States located in the territory of American Samoa, distributed
National Park of American Samoa
National_Park_of_American_Samoa
Lower house of the American Samoa Fono
The American Samoa House of Representatives is the lower house of the American Samoa Fono. The House consists of 21 members serving two-year terms, with
American Samoa House of Representatives
American_Samoa_House_of_Representatives
Polynesian language
Samoan (Gagana faʻa Sāmoa or Gagana Sāmoa, pronounced [ŋaˈŋana ˈfaʔa ˈsaːmʊa]) is a Polynesian language spoken by Samoans of the Samoan Islands. Administratively
Samoan_language
American Samoa is administratively divided into three districts (Western, Eastern and Manuʻa) and two unorganized atolls (Swains Island and Rose Atoll)
Administrative divisions of American Samoa
Administrative_divisions_of_American_Samoa
Village in American Samoa, United States
Fagatogo (Samoan pronunciation: [faŋatoŋo] ) is the downtown area of Pago Pago (the territorial capital of American Samoa). Located in the low grounds
Fagatogo,_American_Samoa
Island in the Samoan Islands chain
island both in Samoa and in the Samoan Islands chain. The island is also the sixth largest in Polynesia, behind the three main islands of New Zealand and
Savaiʻi
won re-election with 75% of votes cast, the highest number of votes for any elective office in the history of American Samoa. In November 2014 Radewagen
2016 American Samoan general election
2016_American_Samoan_general_election
Mythology of the Samoan Archipelago
Samoan culture tells stories of many different deities. There were deities of the forest, the seas, rain, harvest, villages, and war. There were two types
Samoan_mythology
The Baháʼí Faith in Samoa and American Samoa begins with the then head of the religion, ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, mentioning the islands in 1916. This inspired Baháʼís
Baháʼí_Faith_in_the_Samoas
Village in American Samoa, United States
Iosefa Fiti (2001). Puputoa: Host of Heroes - A record of the history makers in the First Century of American Samoa, 1900-2000. Suva, Fiji: Oceania Printers
Leloaloa,_American_Samoa
and Samoan citizen Islam portal Islam in Oceania Religion in Samoa Islam in American Samoa Terdima, Moshe (22 May 2016). "History of Islam in Samoa". Samoa
Islam_in_Samoa
Hawaiian dynasty
roots in the history of Samoa and possibly beyond further to the west, Ao-Po ("gathering of night"; metaphorically: "extreme west", "the land of the dead")
Pili_line
Village in American Samoa, United States
coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa at the narrowest point of the island. It is located to the west of 'Au'asi, immediately to the south of ʻAoa on
Amouli,_American_Samoa
Traditional male tatau of Samoa
is the traditional male tattoo (tatau) of Samoa. It covers the body from the waist to the knees, and consists of perfectly symmetrical heavy black lines
Peʻa
Village in American Samoa, United States
is the only road going through National Park of American Samoa. Vatia is a scenic community at the foot of Pola Ridge and surrounded by the national park
Vatia,_American_Samoa
American Samoan professional wrestler (1945–2024)
the ring name Sika, was a Samoan-American professional wrestler. He is best known as one-half of the tag team the Wild Samoans with his older brother Afa
Sika_Anoaʻi
pandemic in American Samoa 14 July – 30 July: American Samoa at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships 19 August – 27 August: American Samoa at the 2023 World
2023_in_American_Samoa
National association football team
American Samoa national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of American Samoa and is controlled by Football Federation American Samoa. The American
American Samoa national under-20 football team
American_Samoa_national_under-20_football_team
architecture of Samoa is characterised by openness, with the design mirroring the culture and life of the Samoan people who inhabit the Samoa Islands. Architectural
Architecture_of_Samoa
1892 book by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa is an 1892 historical non-fiction work by Scottish-born author Robert Louis Stevenson describing
A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa
A_Footnote_to_History:_Eight_Years_of_Trouble_in_Samoa
University in Samoa
National University of Samoa (Samoan: Lē Iunivesitē Aoao o Sāmoa) is the only national university in Samoa. Established in 1984 by an act of parliament, it
National_University_of_Samoa
Sporting event delegation
Games, for four of which it competed under the name Western Samoa. The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. Samoan track and field
Samoa at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Samoa_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics
Airport
Samoa Field Airport formerly Eureka Municipal Airport (FAA LID: O33) is a city-owned, public airport 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Eureka, on the northern
Samoa_Field_Airport
Government agency in American Samoa
American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) operates public schools in American Samoa, an insular area of the United States. American Samoa contains
American Samoa Department of Education
American_Samoa_Department_of_Education
This is a list of the individual American Samoa year pages. In 1900, the United States acquired American Samoa in the Treaty of Cession of Tutuila. 1900s
List of years in American Samoa
List_of_years_in_American_Samoa
Third gender in Samoan culture
Faʻafāfine (Samoan pronunciation: [faʔafafine]; lit. 'in the manner of a woman') are natal males who align with a third gender or feminine gender role
Faʻafafine
Largest island in American Samoa
island of American Samoa and is part of the archipelago of the Samoan Islands. It is the third largest island in the Samoan Islands chain of the Central
Tutuila
English missionary (1815–1888)
one of the first Europeans to settle in the Samoan Islands and is the co-founder of what may be the oldest lineage of mixed European and Samoan origin
Matthew_Hunkin
Church in American Samoa , United States
Catholic Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago in American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is located in the Ottoville district of Tafuna, the
Cathedral of the Holy Family (Tafuna, American Samoa)
Cathedral_of_the_Holy_Family_(Tafuna,_American_Samoa)
Policy on permits required to enter Samoa
ticket, copy of a bank statement, no record of deportation from other countries, no health problems that would pose a risk to Samoa, no history of criminal
Visa_policy_of_Samoa
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Samoa. There are nine mammal species in Samoa, of which one is endangered and two are vulnerable. The
List_of_mammals_of_Samoa
Events in the year 2026 in Samoa. O le Ao o le Malo: Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II Prime Minister: Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt 27 February 2026
2026_in_Samoa
School in Vaivase, Upolu island, Samoa
Zealand, reflecting the country's colonial history. Education in Samoa is overseen by the government's Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture. The college
Samoa_College
Prime Minister of Samoa from 2021 to 2025
1957) is a Samoan politician and High Chief (matai) who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Samoa from 2021 to 2025. She has led the Samoa Uniting Party
Fiamē_Naomi_Mataʻafa
Women's national association football team representing American Samoa
American Samoa women's national football team represents the unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States in Polynesia, American Samoa in international
American Samoa women's national football team
American_Samoa_women's_national_football_team
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