Samoa, [b] officially the Independent State of Samoa, [c] is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean.

Dec 27, 2025 · Samoa, country in the central South Pacific Ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of Polynesia. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962 after more than a …

Less than four hours from Auckland and about five hours from Sydney and Brisbane, Samoa is renowned for its natural beauty, genuine hospitality and stunning adventures. Plan your next special …

Samoa 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 …

Jul 25, 2025 · Samoa is a tropical jewel nestled in the heart of the South Pacific. Comprising two main islands, Upolu and Savai'i, and several smaller islets, it’s known for its pristine beaches, lush …

Apr 16, 2025 · Though united by a shared Polynesian heritage, these islands are politically divided into two separate entities: American Samoa, a territory of the United States, and Samoa, an independent …

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Samoa, an independent nation since 1962, consists of the nine inhabited and five uninhabited islands west of the meridian, including Savai’i and Upolu; the country changed its name in 1997 from …

There are two Samoas—the Independent State of Samoa, known simply as Samoa, which is the subject of this article, and American Samoa, which is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the southeast. …

Samoa, an independent nation that gained political independence from New Zealand in 1962. It comprises the western half of the Samoan Islands, (2,831 km 2 (1,093 sq mi) and 196,000 …