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  Economy of Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Economy - overview: The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, private family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports.
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.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_of_Samoa   (972 words)

  
 Economy of Samoa -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The economy of (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) Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, private family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports.
Agriculture employs two-thirds of the labor force, and furnishes 90% of exports, featuring (Large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk) coconut cream, coconut oil, and (The dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted) copra.
One-third came from American Samoa, 28% from (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand, and 11% from the United States.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ec/economy_of_samoa.htm   (1114 words)

  
 PITIC - Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Samoa is an independent state and member of the Commonwealth and of the United Nations.
The economy is dominated by mixed subsistence agriculture (including forestry and fisheries), with endeavours to diversify the economy to encompass other production areas such as manufacturing (the Japanese Yazaki car parts plant is a significant employer and exporter) and small scale eco-tourism ventures.
Samoa's total private remittances (from Samoans living abroad) for the month of September 1997 rose 26% to 8.4 million tala ($US3.1m), which was 23% higher compared to September 1996.
www.sptc.gov.au /ausint/climates/samoa.htm   (903 words)

  
 SAMOA FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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.
www.dontpayyourtaxes.com /Samoa   (951 words)

  
 Samoa - Wikitravel
Samoa is an island kingdom in the Pacific Ocean.
Samoa is composed largely of two islands, Upolu and Savaii.
Samoa is governed by an elected council, or fono, under a constitutional monarch, Malietoa Tanumafili II.
wikitravel.org /en/Samoa   (984 words)

  
 Samoa biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Settled as early as 1500 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
The 1960 constitution of Samoa (which formally came into force with independence) is based on the British pattern of parliamentary democracy, modified to take account of Samoan customs.
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 seven small islets: Manono, Apolima, Nuutele, Nuulua, Namua, Fanuatapu, Nuusafee and Nuulopa.
western-samoa.biography.ms   (622 words)

  
 Pacific Project (Research Samoa political economy)
However, Samoa is ecologically fragile and vulnerable to environmental degradation and to the impact of cyclones.
However, the economy is highly dualistic and the growth of the formal economy, which is important for securing higher living standards, has meant an increasing concentration of income since the early 1970s.
However, as the formal economy continues to grow there will continue to be growing social pressures, with urban drift possibly resulting in higher crime and environmental pressures and a weakening of traditional cultural norms and outcomes.
www.unisa.edu.au /pacificproject/sam_research-a.html   (2608 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Economy of Samoa
Polynesian Airlines reached a financial crisis in 1994, which disrupted the tourist industry and eventually required a government bailout.
Polynesian Airlines is the national airline of Samoa and is based in Apia, the Samoan capital city.
Balance of trade figures are the sum of the money gained by a given economy by selling exports, minus the cost of buying imports.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Economy-of-Samoa   (1276 words)

  
 Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Samoa is not just one island, but a group of islands called an island chain.
Detailed Map of American Samoa - This map shows all the towns, villages, and other islands that are part of American Samoa.
Western Samoa - You will find information about the languages, the population, the capital, the monetary unit, etc. It also has a link to a map.
www.slc.k12.ut.us /webweavers/lindam/listsamoa.html   (429 words)

  
 Gateway to Land and Water Information: Samoa national report
It is generally humid in Samoa with the humidity being at its greatest in the rainy season, about 79%, and at about 73% in the dry season.
The linear island chain of Samoa is situated directly north-east of the Tonga-Kermadec trench which is the main source of seismicity directly affecting Samoa.
One of the worst agricultural disasters to occur in Samoa was "Taro Leaf Blight".
www.fao.org /landandwater/swlwpnr/reports/y_pa/z_ws/ws.htm   (3197 words)

  
 American Samoa Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Economy - overview: 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 the great bulk 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.traveldocs.com /as/economy.htm   (249 words)

  
 Economy (from Samoa) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Workers tend to a peanut patch on the island of Upolu, in Samoa.
Samoa's general election in March 2001 saw the return of the governing Human Rights Protection Party led by Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, although the new government relied on the support of independent members for its majority.
The island country of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), located in the south-central Pacific Ocean, is one of the smallest countries in the world.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-229089?ct=null   (770 words)

  
 Economy Of American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/american_samoa_country_economy.shtml   (419 words)

  
 Samoa
Samoa, formerly Western Samoa, is in the South Pacific Ocean about 2,200 mi (3,540 km) south of Hawaii.
New Zealand seized Western Samoa from Germany in 1914, and in 1946 it became a UN trust territory administered by New Zealand.
Samoa - Samoa, chain of volcanic islands in the South Pacific, comprising the independent nation of Western...
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108149.html   (612 words)

  
 globalEDGE (TM) | country insights - Economy of Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Samoan economy is dependent on agricultural exports, tourism, and capital flows from abroad.
As a result, GDP declined by nearly 50% from 1989 to 1991.
Australia, American Samoa, the U.S., and Fiji also are important trading partners.
globaledge.msu.edu /IBRD/CountryEconomy.asp?CountryID=125&RegionID=6   (759 words)

  
 Development Bank of Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
To be recognized as a successful development bank that meets stakeholders expectation in achieving a positive contribution to Samoa`s economic and development growth.
To promote the expansion of the economy of Samoa for the economic and social advancement of its people by making loans and giving financial, technical and advisory assistance in its discretion to any enterprise in Samoa.
Ia unaia le faalauteleina o le tamaoaiga o Samoa mo le agai i luma o le tamaoaiga o tagata lautele i le faia o nonogatupe ma fesoasoani tau tupe poto faapitoa ma fautuaga e talafeagai ma soo se atiina a'e i totonu o Samoa.
www.dbsamoa.ws   (374 words)

  
 Directory - Regional: Oceania: Samoa: Business and Economy: Industries
Samoa Association of Manufacturers and Exporters  · cached · Trade association that assists the development of an efficient, profitable, competitive, and quality based expanding manufacturing sector.
Samoa Realty Ltd  · cached · A local real estate agent specializing in property management and rental services.
Samoa Offshore Finance Centre  · cached · Provides investment advice and consultancy with details of laws and tax information for the offshore investor.
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 Results for Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak...
The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid,...
Talofa and Welcome to Samoa, The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific.
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 > Samoa abcworld.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The eastern islands became territories of the United States in 1904 and today are known as American Samoa.
The Fa'a Samoa, or traditional Samoan way, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics.
Hardly any other religious group exists in Samoa, except for the Baha'is, which make up 2% of the population.
www.abcworld.net /Samoa.html   (1041 words)

  
 Samoa
Background: New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
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.
Economy overview: The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports.
www.paulnoll.com /Locations/visiting-Samoa.html   (271 words)

  
 Samoa Real Estate
General Overview: New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
Economic Overview: The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, and agriculture and fishing.
Foreign reserves are in a relatively healthy state, the external debt is stable, and inflation is low.
www.beachareaproperty.com /samoarealestate.asp   (363 words)

  
 UNDP Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Geography: With a total area of 2934 square km, Samoa is an island archipelago with the two main islands of Upolu and Savaii.
Economy: The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports.
Samoa Enabling Activity: An Initial Assistance to Samoa to Meet Its Obligations Under the Stockholm Convention on POPs
www.undp.org.ws /samoa.htm   (263 words)

  
 Directory - Regional: Oceania: American Samoa: Business and Economy
American Samoa Telecommunications Authority  · cached · Details of an authority that provides telecommunications services regionally.
ANZ American Samoa  · iweb · cached · A major financial institution offering, home, car and business loans, insurance and deposit products.
Central Bank of Samoa  · cached · Established to promote and develop the monetary system and to regulate and supervise the operations of financial institutions.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=26303   (115 words)

  
 Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Migrants from Southeast Asia arrived in the Samoan islands more than 2000 years ago and from there settled the rest of Polynesia further to the east.
Western Samoa was the first Pacific Island country to gain its independence.
The King of Samoa, King Malietoa Tanumafili, is a Baha'i.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Samoa.htm   (996 words)

  
 Samoa Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Samoa's economy is largely dependent on agriculture both as a source of food and incomes, but also as an important source of export earnings.
The manufacturing and the services sectors although still in their infancy, but they are developing at a very encouraging pace.
To ameliorate the adverse effects on the economy, of both vagaries and international trade and trade and natural disasters, the Samoan Government has put in place a series of policy measures which would improve the environment for the development of the private sector.
www.tradeinvestsamoa.ws /samoa_economy/samoa_economy.htm   (243 words)

  
 EasySeek results for Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak
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Samoa Tourism Authority : Welcome to 'Samoa, The Treasured Islands...
Talofa and Welcome to Samoa, The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific.
Come explore our islands that are rich in culture, unspoilt environment,...
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 American Samoa Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The two Samoas, Western and American, resources to be better...
American Samoa has its own separate and independent tax system.
Business and Economy American Samoa Governmentand#39;s Department of Commerce DOC is responsible for the management of economic development and environmental...
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 Economy - American Samoa - Oceania: food imported, canned tuna, fiji hawaii, new zealand, american samoa
The economy, however, remains largely dependent upon grants and appropriations by the Congress of the United States.
Regular shipping services connect American Samoa with the mainland United States, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
The airport at Pago Pago is an important stop for transpacific flights.
www.countriesquest.com /oceania/american_samoa/economy.htm   (110 words)

  
 Samoa Economy - overview - Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Home > Samoa > Economy > Economy - overview
This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization.
It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
www.indexmundi.com /samoa/economy_overview.html   (225 words)

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