Is Western Samoa and Samoa same?

1997 name change. On 4 July 1997 the government amended the constitution to change the country’s name from Western Samoa to Samoa. However, in the United Nations, the country’s name had always been Samoa. American Samoa protested against the move, asserting that the change diminished its own identity.

What are the different Samoas?

The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai’i, which have areas of about 434 and 654 square miles respectively. Other islands include Manono, Apolima, Fanuatapu, and Namua. On the other hand, American Samoa has five main islands with the largest, which has an area of about 54.9 square miles, being Tutuila.

Why is there Samoa and American Samoa?

At the turn of the 20th century, the Samoan islands were split into two sections. The eastern islands became territories of the United States in 1904 and today are known as American Samoa. The western islands became known as Western Samoa (now just Samoa), passing from German control to New Zealand in 1914.

Who came first Tonga or Samoa?

The 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 strongly connected to the histories of Tonga and Fiji, nearby islands with which Samoa has long had genealogical links as well as shared cultural traditions.

Are there two Samoas?

Samoa & American Samoa Not everyone knows that there are two Samoas – equally stunning – parts: Samoa and American Samoa.

Is Hawaiian a Samoan?

Samoan’s are from Samoa, Māori from New Zealand and Hawaiian’s from Hawaii. Samoa and New Zealand are South Pacific countries and Hawaii is a state of the USA. All have different languages, but with the same roots, and share many similar words.

Why did US acquire Samoa?

In 1872 the high chief of the tribes of the eastern Samoan islands gave America permission to establish a naval base in exchange for military protection. The eastern Samoan islands became territories of the United States and later became known as American Samoa.