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Independent of Samoan Kyaw Thu Zin Min Aung

Samoa is an island country located southwest of Hawaii. It has a population of around 182,000 people, most of whom are Samoan. Samoan and English are the official languages, and most residents are Christian. Samoa was initially explored by Europeans in the 18th century and was occupied by Germany and the U.S. in the late 19th century before becoming independent in 1962. The economy relies heavily on services and tourism, and challenges include poverty, environmental issues, and impacts from globalization.

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Independent of Samoan Kyaw Thu Zin Min Aung

Samoa is an island country located southwest of Hawaii. It has a population of around 182,000 people, most of whom are Samoan. Samoan and English are the official languages, and most residents are Christian. Samoa was initially explored by Europeans in the 18th century and was occupied by Germany and the U.S. in the late 19th century before becoming independent in 1962. The economy relies heavily on services and tourism, and challenges include poverty, environmental issues, and impacts from globalization.

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Independent of Samoan

Kyaw Thu
Zin Min Aung
History

1722 - Jacob Roggeveen explore


Samoa.
1830 - London Missionary Society
arrives in Samoa.
1899 - Samoa was invaded by Germany
and US.
1914 - New Zealand occupies Western
Samoa.
1962 - Western Samoa becomes
independent.
2
Origin Location
3,700 kilometers southwest Hawaii.
Two islands Samoa and American
Samoa.
Not moved, owned by other countries.

3
Demographic Data

Samoa has a population of 182,265.

92.6% are Samoans.

7% are half casts (mixed origins).

0.4% are Europeans.


4
Ethnicity, Language and Religion

92.6% of population are Samoans.

The remaining are mixed Samoans.

Samoan and English are official languages.

31.8% of populations are Christian.

5
Traditional and culture

Food – Taro root, yams, bananas, bread


fruit, fish.
Greeting “Susa maia lau susaga”
welcome sir.
Houses – Made with big leafs and
coconut leaves.
Siva – is the Samoa’s dance.
Tattoos woman flowers men symbols.
6
Tradition and culture

7
Education

Including universal primary education.


Improved adult literacy.
Access to life skills.
Eliminate the gender disparities.
Achievement of gender equity.

8
Labor market engagement by education level

9
Economy

Gross Domestic Product(GDP) – USD 0.9 billion


International Reserves – USD 0.1 billion
Purchasing Power Parity – USD 1.1 billion
GDP per capita – USD 4,582.4
Composition by sector :
– agriculture:10.7%
– industry: 24%
– services: 65.4%

10
Samoa GDP

11
Political System

Constitutional monarchy governed


under 1962 constitution.
The Head State is elected by the
legislature.
The head of government is the prime
minister.
Administratively, the country is divided
into 11 districts.

12
Environmental Issues
Soil erosion
Deforestation
Overfishing
Invasive species

13
Earthquake and Tsunami in Samoa
Date – 29 September 2009
Magnitude – 8.1Mw
Depth – 15 Km

Affected areas – Samoa, Western Samoa and


Tonga
Causalities – at least 189 fatalities and 100 injured
14
Samoa’s globalization
Increased alcohol use, drugs and robberies.
Increased domestic violence, abuse, teenage
pregnancies and suicides.
Erosion of respect for village authorities and
parents.

15
Challenges and Conclusion of Samoa
Poverty and education of children
Population
Environment
Samoa’s Tourism Industry

16
Thank You

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