41. Western Samoa (western) samoa, officially Independent State of (western) samoa, This enchantingPacific island has retained its strong culture despite (western) influences. http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0851918.html

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42. Samoa Culture An extensive guide to culture in samoa. A must read for anyone who wishes to Orca (western) samoa Orca - (western) samoa - Contains a basic factsheet for http://www.wealth24.com/jsp/jdirectory/jsp/category_class/samoa/category_class_v

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43. Bank Of Hawaii - Western Samoa Economic Report - Tourism The next step at this stage of tourism development in (western) samoa is to is detrimental to the traditional culture, are implicitly at an impasse. http://www.boh.com/econ/pacific/ws/13.asp

Tourism In 1992 tourism was 4 percent of GDP (value added) according to AusAID. In first-half 1996, gross earnings attributed to tourism were 41 million tala according to ANU. At annual rates, tourism's contribution of 82 million tala in 1996 would amount to 19 percent of an estimated 428 million tala GDP. If this projection is fulfilled it will indicate that tourism plays a much greater role in the economy than previously understood. Samoa's main attractions are its scenic landscape, many white sand beaches and the feeling of authentic tropical experience sought by those tourists who go to the more remote Pacific islands. All these attributes notwithstanding, the further development of tourism into a large source of income requires adequate air lift and suitable infrastructure on the ground—hotels, restaurants, sports facilities, cultural exhibits and other forms of entertainment that add to the experience of a vacation trip. Also of critical importance is the hospitality tourists receive. The more popular and lucrative destinations are those that can attract repeat visitors. With Polynesian Airlines' financial problems resolved, the carrier and the Western Samoa Visitor Bureau can now focus on marketing Western Samoa, both as a destination and as a place where overseas investors will find a receptive market to invest in commercial facilities. Air New Zealand, with weekly links to both North America and Europe, also serves Apia, and some of the area's smaller airlines connect Western Samoa to other markets in the area such as Fiji. It is possible that the expansion of tourism elsewhere in the region (the French territories, for instance) will lead to a travel network in which tourist bookings are shared and multi-country visits are promoted, enlarging the Australian and New Zealand markets and opening new ones in Asia, North America and Europe in the years ahead.

44. Bank Of Hawaii - Western Samoa Economic Report - Physical Characteristics In relation to its population, however, (western) samoa has considerable land These attributes and the traditional (western) samoan culture can make the http://www.boh.com/econ/pacific/ws/04.asp

Physical Characteristics Part of a small group of islands just east of the international dateline, the independent state of Western Samoa consists of two main islands and seven smaller ones. Together these total 1,150 square miles of land (2,934 sq km) concentrated almost entirely in the islands of Savaii with 700 square miles of land (1,820 sq km), and Upolu with 430 square miles (1,100 sq km). Only two of the seven smaller islands and islets are inhabited. Because the country's land area is small and the islands are close together, Western Samoa's exclusive economic zone is the smallest in the South Pacific, roughly 45,000 miles square (116,500 sq km). Apia, the capital, is located about half way up the north coast of Upolu, lying 2,800 miles (4,500 km) east of Sydney, Australia, 1,500 miles ( 2,400 km) north of New Zealand and 80 miles (130 km) northwest of American Samoa. The high volcanic islands of the Samoas have rugged interiors mostly covered with dense rain forests. Some volcanic peaks on Upolu rise to more than 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) and Savaii's Mt. Silisili rises to well over 6,000 feet (1,860 meters). About 40 percent of Upolu and 50 percent of Savaii are characterized by steep slopes descending from volcanic crests, and flat land, mainly along the coasts, is in relatively short supply. In relation to its population, however, Western Samoa has considerable land area that can be used for growing crops and raising livestock. Subsistence agriculture remains the economic mainstay.

45. Pacific Islands Research Room - Video Catalogue - Samoa Title samoa culture in crisis. Abstract Shows how (western) samoans struggleto maintain their traditional values and cultural heritage in a modern world. http://w3.byuh.edu/library/pacislands/vid_cat/samoa.html

Current Students Future Students Search Hawaii Pacific ... Internet Resources Samoa Title: Across the South Pacific Abstract: Follows Naomi James on a 5,000 mile trip from Tonga to Samoa, Tahiti and Bora Bora, and Easter Island. Call Number: Location: BYU-H Library Title: Crossroads of the Pacific Abstract: The west Pacific Islands of Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa became the cradle of Polynesia, from which the Polynesians expanded eastward across the Pacific. Focuses on Fiji's 400 islands. Call Number: Location: BYU-H Library Title: Excerpts from 1976-77 cultural programs Abstract: Excerpts from films of culture days at Polynesian Cultural Center including Maori, Tonga, Samoa, Hawaii, Fijian firewalkers and the night show finale. Call Number: Location: BYU-H Library Title: Islands of love : people of faith Abstract: Al Harrington traces the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Islands of Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand, American and Western Samoa and Tonga, starting in 1843. Call Number: Location: BYU-H Library Title: Islands of the South Pacific Abstract: Explores the geology that created the islands, the plant and animal life which colonized them, and the cultures which developed them. Covers Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti and the Marquesas.

46. Independent (Western) Samoa: GoNOMAD DESTINATION MINI GUIDE Formerly known as (western) samoa. Not to be confused with American samoa (wholly Independent samoa is a hot, languid, traditional Polynesian culture http://www.gonomad.com/destinations/0101/eglington_samoamineguide.html

Join the GoNOMAD NETWORK. Get free newsletters, special offers and help support sustainable and responsible tourism. enter email address: Give your travel business the exposure it deserves. Click here to get listed in GoNOMAD's searchable directory Travel deals from Big World News and special offers from the GoNOMAD Network Share your experiences, get advice or find a travel partner Check out sustainable and responsible tourism projects around the world that you can help support Shop the world for books, world music, travel accessories, handcrafts and more... Share your travels! Click here to submit your stories to us! RESERVE AIRPORT PARKING IN SEATTLE PHILLY OAKLAND LOS ANGELES ... OTHER CITIES save money, time and support GoNOMAD! GoNOMAD DESTINATION MINI GUIDE Independent (Western) Samoa By Lucy Eglington WHERE South Pacific, Polynesia. Formerly known as Western Samoa. Not to be confused with American Samoa (wholly different!). Independence was granted in January 1962, and in 1995, Western Samoa became the Independent State of Samoa. It consists of two major islands, Upolu and Savai'i, with a population of approximately 161,000. 115,00 of those live on Upolu, and about 35,000 of those in and around Apia, the tiny capital. 97% of the population are Samoan, the remaining 7% are Euronesians. Many people speak English, helping to make Samoa is an easy and welcoming place to travel to. WHY GO The islands are surrounded by both stunning white-sand beaches and craggy volcanic coastline with blowholes, lava tubes and some great surfing. The humid tropical climate makes for an amazingly lush rainforested interior, filled with high jungle peaks, craters, and waterfalls that thunder into crystal-cool pools.

47. Western Samoa - History samoa, it seems, was the cradle of the Polynesian culture, of change on theculture and society of samoa was the arrival of the (western) missionaries. http://www.interwebinc.com/samoanew/history.html

History In 1768, French navigator, Louis de Bougainville, sighted the islands of Samoa calling them the "Navigator Islands" because he encountered many Samoans sailing small canoes far from the sight of the land and assumed they must be good navigators. By the late 1700s, European traders were plying the Pacific and around 1800 ships began to call at Samoa for supplies. By the early nineteenth century, some Europeans (i.e. escaped convicts, seamen and whalers) had settled in Samoa. However by far the greatest impact of change on the culture and society of Samoa was the arrival of the Western missionaries. The strong influence of the missionaries and their teachings, have made the Samoan people devoutly religious right up until today, with much time and resources devoted to church activities. After the arrival of the missionaries and European traders, vast plantations producing copra and cotton were developed for export, and Apia soon became a major commercial centre in the South Pacific. But, by the late 1800s, internal strife amongst the Samoan chiefs, and power struggles between the then present opposing colonial powers of Germany, America and Britain, led to a period of instability. However, by 1899, after a treaty was signed by the three colonial powers, Western Samoa was annexed by Germany and the country prospered until Germany's expulsion by New Zealand forces at the oubreak of World War One. New Zealand administered tenuously thereafter, but Samoan discontent, headed by the Mau movement, and a desire for self government led to a referendum in 1961. In January 1962, after overwhelming support for freedom from foreign rule, Western Samoa became the first independent island nation in the South Pacific.

48. Samoa - Definition Of Samoa In Encyclopedia Previous names are (western) samoa from 1914 to 1997 and German samoa from 1900 to1914. culture. Main article culture of samoa Music of samoa http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Samoa

Add to Favorites General Encyclopedia Legal ... Law forum Search Word: Visit our Law forums Labor Law Accidents Law Bankruptcy Law Business Law ... Tax Law The Independent State of Samoa (conventional long form) or Samoa (conventional short form) is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean . Previous names are Western Samoa from to and German Samoa from to Malo Sa'oloto Tuto'atasi o Samoa Independent State of Samoa In Detail (Full size) National motto : Samoa is founded on God Missing image LocationSamoa.png image:LocationSamoa.png Official languages Samoan English Capital ... Apia Capital's coordinates 13° 35' S, 172° 20' W Chief Malietoa Tanumafili II Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi Area - Total - % water Ranked 165th Population - Total (Jul 2004 Est.) Density Ranked 173rd Independence - date from New Zealand January 1 Currency tala (WST) Time zone UTC National anthem The Banner of Freedom ... Calling Code Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Geography 4 Economy ... 8 External Links History Main article: History of Samoa Settled as early as 1500 BC , Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century. International rivalries in the latter half of the

49. Western Samoa (western) samoa. (western) samoa Flag. Country Come and explore our islands thatare rich in culture, unspoilt environment and home to the friendliest http://www.tuttinsieme.it/tutti/tut/oce/wsamoa/samoa.htm

Western Samoa Country Samoan Sensation english - The index page for Samoan Sensation: A web site devoted to the islands of Samoa.... Culture, history, climate, food, travel info Samoalive english - provides local news, pictures of Samoa and also a web portal to other Samoan sites on the internet Samoa Travel Picture Vacation Guide english - travel info with pictures of holidays, culture, adventure, resorts, hotels and beaches. Includes vacation guide Samoa Meteorology Division english - Meteorology Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Meteorology in Samoa Samoa Tourism Authority english - Samoa Tourism Authority's Official web site...Come and explore our islands that are rich in culture, unspoilt environment and home to the friendliest people in the South Pacific. Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry english - it is an association of businesses, corporations and business people representing in the very broadest sense the Private Sector Business Community in Samoa Go Samoa Travel english - Comprehensive travel and hotel guide with maps and pictures of Samoa including reviews on beaches, backpackers, scuba diving vacations and surfing holidays.

50. Western Samoa (western) samoa. (western) samoa Flag. Tour Operators Tours and Rentals specialisesin 1 week all inclusive adventure and culture experiences in samoa http://www.tuttinsieme.it/tutti/tut/oce/wsamoa/travel.htm

Western Samoa Tour Operators Samoa-Travel english/german/samoan - Tours, transfers, accomodation, car rentals, flight bookings in both Samoas. See 122 photos. Island Explorer english - Island Explorer Samoa is an adventure tour operator in Samoa that specialises in sea kayaking adventures around the islands of Samoa Dive And Fly Samoa german - Dive and Fly in Samoa ( Savaii ). Great diving and adventure.. Adventure-Man Tours english - Adventure-Man Tours and Rentals specialises in 1 week all inclusive adventure and culture experiences in Samoa Eco Tour Samoa english/japanese/german - it offer you a comprehensive ecotourism experience in Samoa, American Samoa and the Tokelau Atolls in the center of the South Pacific. Pacific Quest Marine Adventures english - Samoa Scenic Tours english - We are a Samoan owned company and have specialised in catering for inbound tours in Samoa for well over 40 years Lodging - Accommodation Coconuts Beach Club - Restaurant - Resort english - COCONUTS offers three types of deluxe fales: The only "Over-the-Water Fales in Samoa, Beach Fales and a Beach Villa.

51. American Samoa Historic Preservation Office -- Bibliography A Short Site Survey in (western) samoa; Preliminary Results. Archaeology in NewZealand American samoa Council on culture, Arts and Humanities, Pago Pago. http://www.ashpo.org/bibliography.htm

var sc_project=333397; var sc_partition=1; Executive Offices of the Governor American Samoa Government Bibliography Archaeology and Anthropology references related to Samoa Bernstein, Richard, 1983. Samoa: A Paradise Lost? New York Times Magazine April 24. Best, S., 1992. Fortifications in Fiji and Samoa: Comparisons and Predictions. Archaeology in New Zealand 1993. At the Halls of the Mountain Kings: Fijian and Samoan Fortifications: Comparision and Analysis. The Journal of the Polynesian Society. 1994. A Short Site Survey in Western Samoa; Preliminary Results. Archaeology in New Zealand pp. 23-34. Best, S., P. Sheppard, R. Green and R. Parker, 1992. Necromancing the stone: archaeologists and adzes in Samoa. The Journal of the Polynesian Society. Brophy, Kirsten Reinhardt, 1986. Tulauta and the Maupua Adze Quarry: The Lithic Manufacturing Center of Samoa. Unpublished M.A. Thesis, Department of Anthropology, Brown University. Caton, Hiram (Ed.), 1990.

52. SCDC:Culture:History Of Samoa had a strong impact on samoa and brought fundamental change to the old culture . Germany was now in control of (western) samoa and moved quickly to http://www.samoancenter.org/pages/cu_brief.html

Photo courtesy of Bob Baxter, Skin and Ink Magazine Based on archaeological, botanical and linguistic evidence, it is believed the first settlers in Samoa arrived around 3,500 years ago. These settlers probably came from Indo-Malaysia and continued to spread to other Polynesian islands including Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. The first European to come in contact with Samoans was a Dutch Navigator name Jacob Roggeveen in 1722. However, little was known of Samoa until the London Missionary society arrived in 1830 on a ship called Messenger of Peace under John Williams. Christian faith flourished and within a few years Western influence had a strong impact on Samoa and brought fundamental change to the old culture. Toward the end of the 19th century, Britain, Germany and the United States were competing over Samoan territory. In the 1899 treaty, Samoa was divided between Germany and the United States. Home Samoan Culture

53. Western Samoa Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org samoa Travel Notes (western) samoa consists of two large islands, see thenatural beauty of the country and to immerse yourself in the local culture. http://www.travelnotes.org/Oceania/samoa.htm

Car Hire Cruises Flights Hotels ... Oceania Western Samoa Western Samoa Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org About Western Samoa Accommodation in Western Samoa American Samoa Apia ... Free TravelNotes e-mail Flag of Samoa Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) consists of two large islands, Savai'i and Upolu, and seven smaller islands. Buy a Map of The Islands of Samoa Local Currency Convert your currency into Samoan tala. National Anthem of Western Samoa. Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other Your Ad Here Travel Notes Mailing List News Headlines World News Directory of newspapers and news sources from around the world. The Samoans The Samoans are the second largest group of the Polynesian people, after the Maori of New Zealand Most Samoans live in small coastal villages, and rely heavily on fishing. About Western Samoa Before World War I, Western Samoa was held by the Germans, and Eastern Samoa by the Americans. At the start of the First World War, New Zealand forces entered Western Samoa and continued to administer the islands until Western Samoa achieved independence on January 1st, 1962.

54. Asg Main Page Despite the strong influence of (western) industrial culture, the American samoans, Polynesian Airlines provides service to American samoa, (western) samoa, http://www.doi.gov/oia/Islandpages/asgmain.htm

OIA Field Office Lydia Faleafine-Nomura Field Representative Office of Insular Affairs Department of the Interior Post Office Box 1725 Pago, American Samoa 96799 011 (684) 633-2415 Fax Cellular Phone: 011 (684) 733-1148 EST -6 hours; DST -7 hours History By the Treaty of Berlin of 1899, the United Kingdom and Germany renounced in favor of the United States all their rights and claims over the eastern islands of Samoa. This treaty went into effect on February 16, 1900. On April 17, 1900, the matai (chiefs) of Tutuila formally ceded the islands of Tutuila and Aunu'u to the United States. On July 16, 1904, the king and matai of Manu'a ceded the islands of Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega, and Rose Atoll to the United States. Congress formally ratified the 1900 and 1904 deeds of cession retroactively in 1929. Swains Island became part of American Samoa by joint resolution of Congress in 1925. Political Status American Samoa, an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is "unincorporated" because not all provisions of the U.S. Constitution apply to the territory. The Congress has not provided the territory with an organic act, which organizes the government much like a constitution would. Instead, the Congress gave plenary authority over the territory to the Secretary of the Interior, who in turn allowed American Samoans to draft their own constitution under which their government functions.

55. WORLD FOOD HABITS BIBLIOGRAPHY social relations; industrial workers; lunchtime; (western) culture; Australia modernization; dietary change; Oceania; American samoa; (western) samoa http://lilt.ilstu.edu/rtdirks/OCEANIA.html

FOOD AND CULTURE Australia and Oceania Abbott I. 1991. Polynesian Uses of Seaweed. IN : An Introduction to Polynesian Ethnobotany: Proceedings of a Symposium Sponsored the the Institute for Polynesian Studies . P Cox, S Banack (editors). 135-145. [food use: seaweed; Oceania] Abbott I. 1992. The Staple Crops, Kalo and 'Uala. IN La'au Hawai'i: Traditional Hawaiian Uses of Plants . 23-32. Bishop Museum Press. [food use: kalo, 'uala; Oceania] Agyei W. 1984. Breastfeeding and Sexual Abstinence in Papua New Guinea. Journal of Biosocial Science . 16:451-461. [infant feeding; Oceania] Barlow K. 1984. The Social Context of Infant Feeding in the Murik Lakes of Papua, New Guinea. Ecology of Food and Nutrition . 15:61-72. [social relations; infant feeding; Oceania; New Guinea] Becker AE, Burwell RA, Navara K , et al . 2003. Binge Eating and Binge Eating Disorder in a Small-scale, Indigenous Society: The View From Fiji. International Journal of Eating Disorders . 34:423-431. [disturbed eating; Oceania; Fiji] Bindon JR. 1988. Taro Or Rice, Plantation Or Market; Dietary Choice in American Samoa.

56. Opinions & Essays, 08/1997 -  Why Western Samoa For Adolescent Programs? (western) samoa culture. Desire above all a comfortable life and plenty of enjoyment.Try to get through with the least possible exertion. Help one another. http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives/1997/8/oe05.html

Woodbury Reports Archives strugglingteens.com Archives Contents Archives Home Contents by Year 1989 - Present Contents by Topic Industry News Archives Search The easiest way to find information is by using our search function. Just type in the words you would like to search for and you'll get a list of articles related to your topic. Site Index Home Chat Board Resources Newsletter ... Contact Us - Aug, 1997 Issue #47 Why Western Samoa for Adolescent Programs? By: Jodi Tuttle , Educational Consultant St. George, UT Taking students out of their environment and placing them in an unknown culture creates instant impact. Wilderness programs have been doing this successfully for several years. Anyone who has traveled in a foreign country realizes that it is necessary to refocus at least some attention to maintenance when experiencing a new culture. This environment in Western Samoa takes teens into a setting that is beautiful, tranquil, and conducive to change. The Samoan culture is well known for a strong family emphasis, respect for authority, and genuine care for others. John William Hart’s SAMOAN CULTURE gives us an idea of the diverse personality traits between people of the US and Western Samoa.

57. Apia, Samoa Western - Welcome To Saaaaamoa Information on Welcome to Saaaaamoa, Apia, samoa (western), rtw_2005, Free travelogue We wanted to see the real Polynesian culture and get away from the http://angkor.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/round_the_world/rtw_2005/1115433

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58. Apia, Samoa Western - Information on , Apia, samoa (western), vicrum_in_samoa, Free travelogue / travel A very unique twist to what is considered a very conservative culture. http://angkor.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/vicrumpuri/vicrum_in_samoa/10347

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59. The People Of Samoa By Samoa Koria - Human & Civil Rights / In Motion Magazine (western) samoa at one time under the German and New Zealand government rule, This fundamental premise is what keeps our culture and language alive http://www.inmotionmagazine.com/pi.html

The People of Samoa by Samoa Koria, San Diego, California In 1995, the Pacific Islander community of San Diego held its first major community festival - more than 60,000 people came to the two-day festival, July 22nd and 23rd. Organizing to overcome a perceived inviability of Pacific Islander people in San Diego, Chamorros, people of the Cook Islands, Fijians, Guamanians, Hawaiians, Maoris, people of the Marianas, Marshallese, people of the Federated States of Micronesia, Samoans, the Tokelau, Tongans, and others came together to put on this historic event. With the theme of Hokule'a-Ho'oku'i I Ka Pakipika (Bridging the Pacific), the festival was a vivid expression of the Pacific Islander people's history, culture, arts, crafts and cooking. Central to the festival was the visit to San Diego of the Hokule'a ship (photo above) - a symbol of exploration among Pacific Islanders. The festival received a lot of support in San Diego city and county and has lead to steps towards Pacific Islander empowerment including the establishment of various new organizations and the placing of Pacific Islanders on city and county commissions. After the success of this first festival the planning of the second festival is well under way. The following article about the Samoan people was written by Samoa Koria a member of the education committee of the 1995 festival and was chair of the 1996 festival.

60. Samoa - Enpsychlopedia American samoans still use the terms (western) samoa and (western) samoans. culture. Main article culture of samoa Music of samoa http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/Samoa

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Advertisement ( Samoa The Independent State of Samoa (conventional long form) or Samoa (conventional short form) is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean . Previous names are German Samoa from to and Western Samoa from to Malo Sa'oloto Tuto'atasi o Samoa Independent State of Samoa In Detail (Full size) National motto : Faavae i le Atua Samoa (Samoa is founded on God) Official languages Samoan English Capital ... Apia http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=13_35_S_172_20_W_ Head of State Malietoa Tanumafili II Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi Area - Total - % water Ranked 165th Population - Total (Jul 2004 Est.) Density Ranked 173rd Independence - Date From New Zealand January 1 Currency tala (WST) Time zone UTC National anthem The Banner of Freedom ... Calling Code Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 2.1 Government 3 Geography ... edit History Main article: History of Samoa Migrants from Southeast Asia arrived in the Samoan islands more than 2000 years ago and from there settled the rest of Polynesia further to the east. Contact with

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