Facts about/language
What is the MOST spoken language in Samoa?
English
What is the most popular food in Samoa?
Luau or Palusami- Coconut milk baked in Taro leaves
True or False: Samoa has had no wars
False
What popular museum is a good tourist spot in Samoa?
The Apia Museum
What does Samoa mean?
Ocean or Deep Sea
What is the SECOND most spoken language in Samoa?
Samoan (iconic I know...)
What religion do most people in Samoa practice?
Christianity
What was the Samoan war's time period?
1886-1894
What large island is within the city of Apia?
The island Upolu
True or False: The Samoa girl scout cookies are named after Samoa the country
TRUE! randomly they are
What language family is Samoan a part of?
Austronesian
What is the traditional Samoan dance?
The Siva Samoa
What was the main conflict that caused the civil war(s)?
Over the kingdom of Samoa
Where are there a lot of blowholes in Samoa?
Savai'i
What type of government does Samoa have?
Democracy
True or False: The Samoan language includes some English letters like a,f,s, and t
True
We have the 3 f's in our religion, the Samoan traditions start with F,F, and M
Faith, Family, and Music
What major event in 1889-1915 happened in a Samoan harbor?
US and German warships sunk from a typhoon
Where is a well-known beach for surfing and snorkeling?
Lalomanu
What is Samoa's national sport?
Rugby
How many Samoans live in the U.S.?
Between 100,000-200,000
or
Between 55,700- 67,000
100,000-200,000 there are 180,000 in the U.S.!
True or False: When Samoan children turn 14 they move out to live on their own
FALSE- it's the exact opposite. Almost all families stay together forever!!
What did Samoa do to the international date line?
They changed it so there were 367 days in the Samoan year
Where are there lots of Samoan volcanos?
Sale'aula
What is Samoa's national animal?
A whale