Samoan Islands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Samoan Islands (Samoan: Motu o Sāmoa) are an archipelago covering 3,030 km 2 (1,170 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia and of the wider region of Oceania.
Samoa | Islands, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSamoa, group of Polynesian islands and islets in the south-central Pacific Ocean about 1,600 miles (2,600 km) northeast of New Zealand. American Samoa, a dependency of the United States, consists of the six islands east of longitude 171° W, including Tutuila.
Samoa - Wikipedia
WEBSamoa, [note 1] officially the Independent State of Samoa [note 2] and known until 1997 as Western Samoa (Samoan: Sāmoa i Sisifo), is an island country in Polynesia, consisting of two main islands (Savai'i and Upolu); two smaller, inhabited islands (Manono and Apolima); and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands ...
History of Samoa | Pacific Islands, People, Facts, & Map | Britannica
WEBHistory of Samoa, a survey of notable events and people in Samoa. Known as the “Cradle of Polynesia” because legend places the Polynesian homeland on the island of Savai‘i, Samoa was the first country among the Pacific Islands to gain independence, in 1962. Polynesians traveling in outrigger canoes.
Samoa | History, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Samoa, which shares the Samoan archipelago with American Samoa, consists of nine islands west of longitude 171° W—Upolu, Savai‘i, Manono, and Apolima, all of which are inhabited, and the uninhabited islands of Fanuatapu, Namu‘a, Nu‘utele, Nu‘ulua, and Nu‘usafee. (The six Samoan islands east of the meridian are part of American Samoa.)
Geography of Samoa - Wikipedia
WEBThe Samoan archipelago is a chain of 16 islands and numerous seamounts covering 3,123 km 2 (1,206 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, south of the equator, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, forming part of Polynesia and of the wider region of Oceania.
Discover Samoa | Explore Our Islands | Pacific Island Holiday
WEBMade up of an archipelago of 10 islands peaking above the clear turquoise waters of the central South Pacific, the tropical islands of Samoa are a paradise of ancient culture, dramatic and serene landscapes, and unique activities.
Samoa Must-See | Sites and Attractions | Pacific Island
WEBCreated by the force of volcanic activity, the Samoan archipelago has many fascinating geological wonders and attractions. Some are intertwined with ancient myths and legends, while others were formed more recently.
Samoa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSamoa is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, part of Polynesia. It is an archipelago of 10 islands with ancient cultures, dramatic landscapes, and a variety of activities to do, such as snorkelling in Samoa's vibrant coral gardens.
Uncover the History of Beautiful Samoa | Samoa Tourism
WEBSamoa’s oldest known site of human occupation is Mulifanua on the island of Upolu. Stonework pyramids and mounds in star formation found throughout the islands have inspired various theories from archaeologists about the beginnings of Samoan history.