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    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

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    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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