The Samoan Islands (Samoan: Motu o Sāmoa) are an archipelago covering 3,030 km 2 (1,170 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia and of the wider region of Oceania.

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 …

Made up of an archipelago of 10 islands peaking above the clear turquoise waters of the central South Pacific, the tropical islands of Samoa are a paradise of ancient culture, dramatic and …

Aug 25, 2025 · What are the 9 islands that make up Samoa? See a complete list of all of Samoa's islands and significant islets in this guide.

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 …

Reduplicated words — such as Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa — are common in Polynesian languages; but many people do not realize that the letter 'g' in Samoan represents …

This Pacific Island paradise is made up of two main islands, Savai’i and Upolu, and several smaller islands and islets. With its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and rich Polynesian …