Samoa
Samoa is a state in Polynesia (Oceania) that has existed since 1962 CE. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
Samoa became the first Pacific island country to gain independence, in 1962. It moved to the west side of the date line in 2011.
See Samoa on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1962 CE to the present
- Duration
- 63 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Polynesia, Oceania
- Language family
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Apia
Came from
Events in Oceania during its time
- Mabo decision
Neighbours in Oceania
- Commonwealth of Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- French Polynesia
- Kingdom of Tonga
- French New Caledonia
- Chilean Rapa Nui
- Dutch New Guinea
- Guam (US territory)
- American Samoa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Samoa exist?
1962 CE to the present, about 63 years.
Where was Samoa?
Polynesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Apia.
What language did Samoa speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.
What came before Samoa?
Western Samoa (New Zealand).