Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is an independent country of Samoa. It is located in the south of the Pacific Ocean and the west of Samoa. It consists of two main islands, Upolu and Savai, and eight small islands nearby, including Ma Nuo Nuo, Abolima, Nuttel, Nuruwa, Namwa, Fanouattapa, Nusafier and Nuulopa. The land area is 2934 square kilometers, and most of the territory is covered by jungle.

Apia, the capital, is the only city in China. The whole country is divided into 1 1 administrative districts, of which 5 are Upolu Island, 6 are Savai Island, and the rest are divided into Upolu Island.

Historical evolution of Samoa

Samoans settled here 3000 years ago and were conquered by Tonga about 1000 years ago.

In A.D. 1250, the Maglettoya people drove away the Tongan invaders, and Samoa became an independent kingdom.

The Dutch discovered Samoa in A.D. 1722.

/kloc-In the mid-9th century, Britain, the United States and Germany invaded one after another. 1899, the three countries signed a treaty, Western Samoa became a German colony, and Eastern Samoa was ruled by the United States.

After the outbreak of World War I, New Zealand declared war on Germany and occupied Western Samoa.

1920, the League of Nations handed over Xisa to New Zealand for management.

1946, the United Nations entrusted Saskatchewan to New Zealand.

1920 to 1936, a famous Mao movement against colonial rule took place in Xisha, and the slogan "Samoa Samoa" was put forward.

Internal autonomy began at 1954.

1 962 65438+1October1day, Xisha became the first island country in the South Pacific, and was named as "Independent State of Western Samoa".

1In July, 1997, with the approval of Parliament and the signature of the Head of State, the independent state of Western Samoa was renamed as the independent state of Samoa.