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2 days ago · American Samoa [c] is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the island country of Samoa. [1] Centered on 14.3°S 170.7°W, it is east of the International Date Line and the Wallis and Futuna Islands, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 500 kilometers (310 mi) south of ...
- 77 sq mi (200 km²)
- Pago Pago
- 970 m (3,170 ft)
1 day ago · This reverence ensures that the community makes decisions with the guidance of those who hold its history and knowledge. Moreover, Samoans’ relationship with their environment is another profound expression of Fa’a Samoa, with practices such as sustainable fishing and taro cultivation that reflect an inherent understanding of ecological ...
4 days ago · Overview. Samoa is an independent State in the Pacific Ocean near the equator 3,300km from Wellington, New Zealand. It was called Western Samoa until 1997 when it changed its name to Samoa which is distinct from American Samoa. The capital is Apia.
3 days ago · Samoa will be the first Pacific small island developing state to host the summit of leaders, which takes place from 21-26 October 2024. The CHOGM Taskforce Chair noted that hosting CHOGM is part of a strategy to support accelerated growth and development throughout the Commonwealth, with a focus on small states.
5 days ago · Samoan Congregational Church. The Samoan Congregational Church was constructed in 1988 and offers religious and pastoral support to the Samoan community in Fiji, including many Samoan students who come to Fiji to study at USP. Originally established by the London Missionary Society (LMS), the Samoan Congregational Church today is known by ...
5 days ago · Influenza pandemic of 1918–19, the most severe influenza outbreak of the 20th century and among the most devastating pandemics in human history. The outbreak was caused by influenza type A subtype H1N1 virus. Learn about the origins, spread, and impact of the influenza pandemic of 1918–19.
5 days ago · Okinawa is indicated by the archaic name “Great Liu-kiu.”. Before Okinawa became a prefecture during the early part of the Meiji period (1868–1912), it was a semi-independent kingdom under the influence of both Japan and China. Tuna fishing, cattle raising, sugar refining, and pineapple canning constitute Okinawa’s main economic ...
