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	Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Samoa's two high chiefs at the time of independence were given lifetime appointments to jointly hold the office of head of state.
		Samoa is located east of the international dateline and south of the equator, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific.
		The Samoas are of volcanic origin and the total land area is 2934 sq km, consisting of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai'i which account for 96% of the total land area, and eight small islets: Manono, Apolima, Nuutele, Nuulua, Namua, Fanuatapu, Nuusafee and Nuulopa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Samoa (1249 words)

	Economy of Samoa
		Taro, a root crop, traditionally was Samoa's largest export, generating more than half of all export revenue in 1993.
		New Zealand is Samoa's principal trading partner, typically providing between 35% and 40% of imports and purchasing 45%-50% of exports.
		Samoa's exports are still concentrated in coconut products ($2.36 million worth of copra, copra meal, coconut oil, and coconut cream) and fish ($1.51 million) but are at least somewhat more diverse than before.
	infotut.com /geography/Samoa/Economy (972 words)

	Wikinfo \| American Samoa
		American Samoa is a United States territory in the South Pacific Ocean.
		American Samoa was organized as a territory of the United States on February 20, 1929.
		Not to be confused with the adjacent nation of Samoa.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=American_Samoa (218 words)

	Samoa (11/03)
		Samoa consists of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai'i and seven small islets located about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific.
		Samoa also can request defense assistance, which New Zealand is required to consider (Samoa does not maintain a formal military).
		Samoa participated in a first round of negotiations with its Pacific Island neighbors for a regional trade agreement in August 2000.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/s/37755.htm (1830 words)

	Bargain_1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		1945, military in Ceylon, APO 432 postmark on 6c.
		1942, military in Iceland, cover wit unusual markings, accompanied by photocopy of cover with some of same markings and APO 860 postmark.
		Military Attaché censor handstamp on postcard (Gen. V.
	www.mayoph.com /bargain.htm (2360 words)

	American Samoa Historic Preservation Office -- History
		Under U.S. Navy control from 1900 to 1951, American Samoa was initially a coaling station for the fleet in the Age of Steam.
		Historic properties from World War II are found throughout the islands in the form of military facilities such as medical facilities, the Tafuna Air Base, the Marine Training facility in Leone, and pillboxes that dot the coastlines.
		In the postwar era, American Samoa's military importance continued to decline, and in 1951, the Territory was transferred to the Department of the Interior, under whose control it remains.
	www.ashpo.org /history.htm (1507 words)

	Military of Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bold textSamoa has no formal defense structure or regular armed forces; informal defense ties exist with New Zealand, which is required to consider any Samoan request for assistance under the 1962 Treaty of Friendship.
		The Samoa Police Department operates the Pacific-class patrol boat Nafanua.
		It was provided to Samoa by the Australian Government as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_Samoa (185 words)

	American Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		American Samoa is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the South Pacific Ocean, to the East of the larger state of Samoa.
		Originally inhabited as early as 1000 BC, Samoa was reached by European explorers in the 18th century.
		The American Samoa national soccer team holds an unwanted world record in international football (soccer)—the record defeat in an international match, a 31-0 crushing by Australia on April 11, 2001.
	www.info-pedia.net /about/american_samoa (468 words)

	Military.org -- CountryWatch.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Samoa has been inhabited for about 3,000 years, and early Samoans sailed to many other Pacific islands to become the ancestral stock of the Polynesian people.
		The title of "matai" is conferred upon any eligible member of the group, including women, with the common consent of the "aiga." In addition to representing the "aiga" in village and district "fono" (councils), the "matai" is responsible for the general welfare of the "aiga" and directs the use of family lands and other assets.
		The population of Samoa has a life expectancy at birth of 70.11 years of age, according to recent estimates.
	www.countrywatch.com /mi_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=147&SECTION=SOCIAL&TOPIC=CLPEO&TYPE=TEXT (593 words)

	SAMOA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Independent State of Samoa or Samoa is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
		Settled as early as 1500 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
		The 1960 constitution of Samoa is based on the British pattern of parliamentary democracy, modified to take account of Samoan customs.
	www.yotor.org /wiki/en/sa/Samoa.htm (591 words)

	Military personnel Locators, Find Military bases - Find Back a Dear Friend
		Military - note: defense is the responsibility of New Zealand, in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request
		Military - note: defense is the responsibility of Australia; visited regularly by the Royal Australian Navy; Australia has control over the activities of visitors
		Military branches: NA Military - note: defense is the responsibility of the US; under a Compact of Free Association between Palau and the US, the US military is granted access to the islands for 50 years
	www.angelica.dds.nl /australiamil.htm (978 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- American Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This is a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned.
		Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade.
		Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes.
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/aq.html (912 words)

	American Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		If you are a resident of American Samoa for part of the tax year and you then leave American Samoa, you must file a tax return with American Samoa for the part of the year you were present in American Samoa.
		If you are employed in American Samoa by either the U.S. Government or any of its agencies, or by the Government of American Samoa, you are subject to tax by American Samoa on your pay from either government.
		If you do not qualify for the possession exclusion because you are not a bona fide resident of American Samoa (as explained earlier), or not a bona fide resident of American Samoa for the entire year, figure your tax liability in the usual manner.
	www.irs.gov /businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=97179,00.html (1647 words)

	Samoa map and information page by World Atlas
		Samoa, formerly called Western Samoa, is famed for its natural beauty and friendly people.
		The port city of Apia is the center of local government and trade, and the economy revolves around agriculture, lumber and tourism.
		American Samoa, a neighboring group of islands, shares the same culture, and much of the same history.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/ws.htm (409 words)

	Faleomavaega (AS00) - Washington, D.C.—President Bush Signs Faleomavaega’s Bill and Agrees that American Samoa’s ...
		“American Samoa’s military men and women have put their lives on the line time and time again and some have even given their lives for us to live in a free and democratic society.
		If the American Samoa Legislature fails to establish primary elections, the general election for the office of the Delegate will be by plurality.
		Above all, I thank our military men and women from American Samoa who are fighting for democracy so that you and I and future generations may live in peace.
	www.house.gov /apps/list/press/as00_faleomavaega/bushsigns2010.html (700 words)

	Encyclopedia topic: Military of Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Somoa Police Department operates the Pacific-class patrol boat Nafanua.
		Between 1988 and 2004, the Nafanua sailed a total of 118,000 nautical miles, performed over 12,000 hours of fisheries patrol and has been involved in the search and rescue of over 400 people.
		Samoa (A group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mi/military_of_samoa.htm (148 words)

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		1901, military in China (Boxer uprising), FP 7 postmark on postcard to Germany.
		1915, military in Poland, Etappenpost Wloszczowa postmark on postcard to Wien.
		1917, military in Syria, FP 452 postmark and hospital unit handstamp on postcard to Wien.
	www.mayoph.com /prevlist_1.htm (10842 words)

	Military.com Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Henry Louis Larsen began his assignment as island commander (Adm. Chester Nimitz was military commander) on what has come to be known as Liberation Day.
		As a member of the Second Marines, Larsen served as inspector of the brigade in Nicaragua, where he was also a member of the 1930 U.S. Electoral Mission.
		In June 1943, Larsen was given command of Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he unfortunately clashed with the "Montford Point Marines," a new unit of African-American men.
	www.military.com /Content/MoreContent?file=ML_larsen_bkp (354 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Samoa
		It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century.
		chief of mission: the Ambassador to New Zealand is accredited to Samoa
		The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports.
	www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/wofact2002/geos/ws.html (851 words)

	ipedia.com: Military of Samoa Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Military branches: no regular armed services; Samoa Police Force Military expenditures - dollar figure: $NA Military expenditures - percent of GDP: NA% Military - note: Samoa has no formal defense str...
		Military branches: no regular armed services; Samoa Police Force
		Military - note: Samoa has no formal defense structure or regular armed forces; informal defense ties exist with NZ, which is required to consider any Samoan request for assistance under the 1962 Treaty of Friendship.
	www.ipedia.com /military_of_samoa.html (111 words)

	Samoa (11/05)
		A new political party, Samoa Party, was launched recently.
		In addition to the expatriate community, Samoa also receives roughly $7.57 million annually in official development assistance from sources led by China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
		The U.S. Embassy is located on the 5th Floor of the Accident Compensation Board (ACB) Building, Beach Road, Apia.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1842.htm (2360 words)

	Samoa, Map and Flag
		My two daughters posing with the flowers at the front of our home..
		note: American Samoa elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 7 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2004); results - Eni F. FALEOMAVAEGA (Democrat) reelected as delegate
		Tourism, a developing sector, has been held back by the recurring financial difficulties in East Asia.
	www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Samoa.html (909 words)

	Samoa - World Info Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Background: New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
		chief of mission: Ambassador Carol MOSELEY BRAUN (Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, resides in Wellington, New Zealand)
		Economy - overview: The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, private family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports.
	www.worldvstore.com /worldvstore/ws.html (875 words)

	LOCAL NEWS: STORY \| Samoa Observer Online: The Information Portal of Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Families and friends of American Samoa troops serving in Iraq have reason to look to tomorrow.
		"For this reason, I contacted the military to determine why it has taken so long to get the paperwork done to release our soldiers and provide them airfare to American Samoa.
		Copyright © 2001-2005 Samoa Observer Newspaper Limited, All rights reserved.
	www.samoaobserver.ws /news/local/ln0405/1605ln007.htm (418 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
		Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Samoa; all previous versions may be viewed here.
		They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref?title=Samoa (1345 words)

	Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: the Ambassador to New Zealand, Ambassador Charles J. SWINDELLS, is accredited to Samoa
		Flag description: red with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing five white five-pointed stars representing the Southern Cross constellation
		Economy - overview: The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, and agriculture and fishing.
	www.socialjusticeinc.com /blog/LDC/samoa.html (861 words)

	Samoa (British Empire & Commonwealth Land Forces)
		History of Samoa, by Alexander Ganse (World History at KMLA).
		Der Konflikt um Samoa 1899, by Marcus A. König (Kriege der Neuzeit)
		Samoa, by Gunnar Anzinger (Governments on the WWW)
	www.regiments.org /nations/oceania/samoa.htm (110 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Samoa - Foreign Relations
		Ambassador (accredited to both New Zealand and Samoa; resident in Wellington)--Charles J. Swindells
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	www.geographyiq.com /countries/ws/Samoa_relations_summary.htm (305 words)

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