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A group of islands of SAMOA, in the southwest central Pacific. Its capital is Pago Pago. The islands were ruled by native chiefs until about 1869. An object of American interest beginning in 1839, Pago Pago and trading and extraterritorial rights were granted to the United States in 1878. The United States, Germany, and England administered the islands jointly 1889-99, but in 1899 they were granted to the United States by treaty. The Department of the Interior has administered American Samoa since 1951. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p44)

An island group and constitutional monarchy in the southwest central Pacific Ocean. The capital is Apia. The islands were jointly administered by England, the United States, and Germany 1889-99, with the chief islands of Savai'i and Upolu recognized as German until 1919. Western Samoa gained independence in 1962 and assumed its present formal name in 1997.

A group of islands in the southwest central Pacific, divided into AMERICAN SAMOA and the INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA (Western Samoa). First European contact was made in 1722 by Jacob Roggeveen, a Dutchman. In 1768 they were named Navigators Islands by Louis de Bougainville. The present name may derive from that of a local chieftain or from a local word meaning place of the moa, a now-extinct island bird. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p1061 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p481)

An anthelmintic used primarily as the citrate in the treatment of filariasis, particularly infestations with Wucheria bancrofti or Loa loa.

A genus of SPONGES in the family Petrosiidae, characterized by an ectosomal triangular or polygonal reticulation of spicule tracts or single spicules.

Infections with nematodes of the superfamily FILARIOIDEA. The presence of living worms in the body is mainly asymptomatic but the death of adult worms leads to granulomatous inflammation and permanent fibrosis. Organisms of the genus Elaeophora infect wild elk and domestic sheep causing ischemic necrosis of the brain, blindness, and dermatosis of the face.

The islands of the Pacific Ocean divided into MICRONESIA; MELANESIA; and POLYNESIA (including NEW ZEALAND). The collective name Oceania includes the aforenamed islands, adding AUSTRALIA; NEW ZEALAND; and the Malay Archipelago (INDONESIA). (Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p910, 880)

Ongoing collection, analysis, and interpretation of ecological data that is used to assess changes in the components, processes, and overall condition and functioning of an ECOSYSTEM.

A white threadlike worm which causes elephantiasis, lymphangitis, and chyluria by interfering with the lymphatic circulation. The microfilaria are found in the circulating blood and are carried by mosquitoes.

The collective name for islands of the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, including the Mariana, PALAU, Caroline, Marshall, and Kiribati Islands. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p761 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p350)

A republic consisting of a group of about 100 islands and islets in the western Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Koror. Under Spain it was administered as a part of the Caroline Islands but was sold to Germany in 1899. Seized by Japan in 1914, it was taken by the Allies in World War II in 1944. In 1947 it became part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, became internally self-governing in 1980, obtained independent control over its foreign policy (except defense) in 1986, and achieved total independence October 1, 1994. (Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p915; telephone communication with Randy Flynn, Board on Geographic Names, 17 January 1995)

Those aspects or characteristics which identify a culture.

A systemic non-venereal infection of the tropics caused by TREPONEMA PALLIDUM subspecies pertenue.

Type 2 diabetes and three calpain-10 gene polymorphisms in Samoans: no evidence of association. (1/44)

Although genomewide scans have identified several potential chromosomal susceptibility regions in several human populations, finding a causative gene for type 2 diabetes has remained elusive. Others have reported a novel gene, calpain-10 (CAPN10), located in a previously identified region on chromosome 2q37.3, as a putative susceptibility gene for type 2 diabetes. Three single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (UCSNP43, UCSNP19, and UCSNP63) were shown to be involved in increased risk of the disease among Mexican Americans. We have tested the association of these three SNPs with type 2 diabetes among the Samoans of Polynesia, who have a very high prevalence of the disease. In the U.S. territory of American Samoa, prevalence is 25% and 15% in men and women, respectively, whereas, in the independent nation of Samoa, prevalence is 3% and 5% in men and women, respectively. In our study sample, which consisted of 172 unrelated affected case subjects and 96 control subjects, we failed to detect any association between case subjects and control subjects in allele frequencies, haplotype frequencies, or haplotype combinations of UCSNP43, -19, and -63. Also, our data showed no evidence of linkage, among 201 affected sib pairs, in the region of chromosome 2 that contains these SNPs. Three plausible scenarios could explain these observations. (1) CAPN10 is a susceptibility gene only in particular ethnic groups; (2) our study lacks power to detect the effects of CAPN10 polymorphisms (but our sample size is comparable to that of earlier reports); or (3) the underlying biological mechanism is too complex and requires further research. (+info)

Culturally based interventions for substance use and child abuse among native Hawaiians. (2/44)

OBJECTIVE: This article presents an overview of child abuse among culturally diverse populations in Hawaii, substance use among culturally diverse students in Hawaii, and culturally based interventions for preventing child abuse and substance abuse in Native Hawaiian families. OBSERVATIONS: Native Hawaiians accounted for the largest number of cases of child abuse and neglect in Hawaii between 1996 and 1998. Alcohol and other drugs have increasingly been linked with child maltreatment. Native Hawaiian youths report the highest rate of substance use in Hawaii. Cultural factors such as spirituality, family, and cultural identification and pride are important in interventions with Native Hawaiians. CONCLUSION: Human services should continue to emphasize interventions that integrate "mainstream" and cultural-specific approaches. (+info)

Persistence of an extreme sex-ratio bias in a natural population. (3/44)

The sex ratio is a key parameter in the evolution and ecology of a species. Selfish genetic elements that bias the sex ratio of affected individuals are well known and characterized, but their effect on populations has been considered limited, because either the element does not achieve high prevalence or the host rapidly evolves resistance to the distorting element, reducing its prevalence. We tested whether the host necessarily prevails by using a butterfly system where records from the early part of the 20th century reported extreme sex-ratio bias in nature. We reexamined this population and found the bias was present today, 400 generations after the original record, with a population sex ratio of 100 females per male. The sex-ratio bias was associated with the presence of a heritable male-killing Wolbachia infection in 99% of adult females, against which the host butterfly has failed to evolve resistance. The resultant dearth of males causes an average 57% reduction in the reproductive output of adult females. Persistence of the population despite the very high frequency of the sex-ratio distorter appears to be associated with the ability of males to mate >50 times in their life combined with a high intrinsic rate of increase of the species. (+info)

Distribution of genome-wide linkage disequilibrium based on microsatellite loci in the Samoan population. (4/44)

Whole genome-wide scanning for susceptibility loci based on linkage disequilibrium (LD) has been proposed as a powerful strategy for mapping common complex diseases, especially in isolated populations. We recruited 389 individuals from 175 families in the US territory of American Samoa, and 96 unrelated individuals from American Samoa and the independent country of Samoa in order to examine background LD by using a 10 centimorgan (cM) map containing 381 autosomal and 18 X-linked microsatellite markers. We tested the relationship between LD and recombination fraction by fitting a regression model. We estimated a slope of -0.021 (SE 0.00354; p<0.0001). Based on our results, LD in the Samoan population decays steadily as the recombination fraction between autosomal markers increases. The patterns of LD observed in the Samoan population are quite similar to those previously observed in Palau but markedly contrast with those observed in a non-isolated Caucasian sample, where there is essentially no marker-to-marker LD. Our analyses support the hypothesis of a recent bottleneck, which is consistent with the known demographic history of the Samoan population. Furthermore, population substructure tests support the hypothesis that self-identified Samoans represent one homogenous genetic population. (+info)

1999-2001 Cancer mortality rates for Asian and Pacific Islander ethnic groups with comparisons to their 1988-1992 rates. (5/44)

We report upper and lower boundary estimates of the 1999-2001 site-specific cancer mortality rates for Asian Indians, Chinese, Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese, Native Hawaiians, and Samoans. These rates are for the seven states (California, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington) that officially record mortality data for these ethnicities. The rates are based on the 2000 Census, which reports two population counts as follows: persons who identify themselves as belonging to a single ethnic group (which forms the basis for an upper boundary estimate of the rates) and persons who identify themselves as belonging to a single ethnic group or to multiple groups that include the single ethnic group (which forms the basis for a lower boundary estimate for the rates). The top five cancers for each Asian and Pacific Islander ethnic group by gender are reported. In addition, the 1988-1992 cancer mortality rates based on the 1990 Census for Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Native Hawaiians are determined. Their 1999-2001 and 1988-1992 rates are compared. (+info)

Hepatitis C virus infection in Samoa and American Samoa. (6/44)

Little is known about the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Pacific islands. In this study, serum specimens collected in 1985 and 2002 among the general populations of Samoa and American Samoa were tested for antibody to HCV by a third-generation enzyme immunoassay and a recombinant immunoblot assay. Of the 3,466 specimens tested, 8 (0.2%; 95% confidence interval = 0.07-0.4%) were positive for antibody to HCV. Prevalence did not vary by location or demographic characteristic. Thus, HCV is present in the Samoas but at a low prevalence. (+info)

Vailulu'u Seamount, Samoa: Life and death on an active submarine volcano. (7/44)

Submersible exploration of the Samoan hotspot revealed a new, 300-m-tall, volcanic cone, named Nafanua, in the summit crater of Vailulu'u seamount. Nafanua grew from the 1,000-m-deep crater floor in <4 years and could reach the sea surface within decades. Vents fill Vailulu'u crater with a thick suspension of particulates and apparently toxic fluids that mix with seawater entering from the crater breaches. Low-temperature vents form Fe oxide chimneys in many locations and up to 1-m-thick layers of hydrothermal Fe floc on Nafanua. High-temperature (81 degrees C) hydrothermal vents in the northern moat (945-m water depth) produce acidic fluids (pH 2.7) with rising droplets of (probably) liquid CO(2). The Nafanua summit vent area is inhabited by a thriving population of eels (Dysommina rugosa) that feed on midwater shrimp probably concentrated by anticyclonic currents at the volcano summit and rim. The moat and crater floor around the new volcano are littered with dead metazoans that apparently died from exposure to hydrothermal emissions. Acid-tolerant polychaetes (Polynoidae) live in this environment, apparently feeding on bacteria from decaying fish carcasses. Vailulu'u is an unpredictable and very active underwater volcano presenting a potential long-term volcanic hazard. Although eels thrive in hydrothermal vents at the summit of Nafanua, venting elsewhere in the crater causes mass mortality. Paradoxically, the same anticyclonic currents that deliver food to the eels may also concentrate a wide variety of nektonic animals in a death trap of toxic hydrothermal fluids. (+info)

Body image differences among Malay, Samoan, and Australian women. (8/44)

Comparisons of body attitudes and associated behaviours were undertaken using Malay, Samoan, and Australian female students. The general goal of the research was to determine the degree to which the observed pattern of attitudes and behaviours was attributable to culture. The specific analyses comprised an examination of group differences using standard measures that included the Body Attitudes Questionnaire, the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire and detailed questions concerning the use of diet and exercise as weight control strategies. The main findings concerned a number of cultural differences, particularly in relation to diet and exercise, that were evident even with the effect of body mass index held constant. These results are interpreted in terms of the efficacy of entrenched cultural beliefs in protecting against introduced, more dominant, cultural values. The Australian sample exhibited the most negative body image, although there was some evidence that Malays and Samoans were influenced by Western ideals of weight and shape. It is proposed that to fully understand the differential meaning of negative body image across cultures and the potential impact of westernisation, both within-group and between-group differences in body size need to be acknowledged. (+info)

American Samoa is a territorial possession of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,600 miles southwest of Hawaii. It consists of five main islands and two coral atolls, with a total land area of about 77 square miles. The population is approximately 55,000 people, most of whom are of Samoan descent.

The main islands are Tutuila, Ta'u, Olosega, Ofu, and Aunu'u. The capital and largest city is Pago Pago, located on Tutuila. American Samoa is known for its beautiful beaches, tropical climate, and rich cultural heritage.

As a territorial possession of the United States, American Samoa is governed by a governor and lieutenant governor, elected every four years by the residents. The territory also sends a non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. While American Samoans are U.S. nationals, they are not U.S. citizens unless they are born in the United States or have been naturalized.

In medical terms, American Samoa has unique health challenges and disparities due to its remote location, limited resources, and cultural factors. Common health issues include non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, as well as infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and dengue fever. Access to healthcare services can be limited, particularly in rural areas, and there is a shortage of healthcare professionals. The territory also faces challenges related to mental health, substance abuse, and environmental health hazards such as contaminated water sources and poor sanitation.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Independent State of Samoa" is the name of a country, specifically the nation-state located in the central South Pacific Ocean, formerly known as Western Samoa. It is not a medical term or concept. The Independent State of Samoa consists of two main islands, Upolu and Savai'i, along with several smaller islands. Its capital city is Apia.

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I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Samoa" is not a medical term. It refers to a country located in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of two main islands, Savai'i and Upolu, along with several smaller islands. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health-related topics, I would be happy to help!

Diethylcarbamazine (DECT or DEC) is an anti-parasitic medication used to treat infections caused by roundworms, including lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and river blindness (onchocerciasis). It works by killing the parasitic worms, thus helping to prevent the progression of these diseases.

Diethylcarbamazine is typically available as a prescription oral medication in the form of tablets or capsules. The dosage and duration of treatment will depend on the type and severity of the infection being treated. It's important to note that DEC should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional, as it may have side effects and potential drug interactions.

Medical Citation:
"Diethylcarbamazine." National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database. U.S. National Library of Medicine. . Accessed on April 18, 2023.

"Petrosia" is a term used in anatomy and pathology, particularly in the field of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine). It refers to a small, hard nodule found in the petrous part of the temporal bone, which is the dense, heavy part of the skull located in front of the ear.

The petrosia is made up of a compact bone matrix that contains calcium salts and is often found in elderly individuals or those with chronic middle ear disease. While it is generally considered a normal finding, large or multiple petrosia may cause complications during surgical procedures involving the temporal bone.

It's worth noting that "Petrosia" is also the name of a genus of sponges, but in the context of medical terminology, it specifically refers to the bony nodule found in the skull.

Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with roundworms of the Filarioidea type. The infection is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes and can lead to various symptoms depending on the type of filarial worm, including lymphatic dysfunction (elephantiasis), eye damage (onchocerciasis or river blindness), and tropical pulmonary eosinophilia. The disease is prevalent in tropical areas with poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water. Preventive measures include wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, and sleeping under mosquito nets. Treatment typically involves the use of antiparasitic drugs such as diethylcarbamazine or ivermectin.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Pacific Islands" is a geographic term referring to the islands located in the Pacific Ocean, and it is not a medical term. It includes thousands of islands spread across the Pacific Ocean, which are categorized into three main groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

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Ecological parameter monitoring is the systematic and ongoing observation, measurement, and tracking of specific physical and biological variables within an ecological system or community. This process involves regularly assessing various parameters, such as air and water quality, soil composition, climate conditions, species diversity, population dynamics, and habitat structure, to understand the current state and trends of the ecosystem. The data collected from ecological parameter monitoring are used to inform conservation efforts, land management practices, public health and safety measures, and climate change adaptation strategies. This information is also critical for evaluating the effectiveness of restoration and management actions over time.

Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic roundworm that causes lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The worms infect the lymphatic system and can lead to chronic swelling of body parts such as the limbs, breasts, and genitals, as well as other symptoms including fever, chills, and skin rashes. Wuchereria bancrofti is a significant public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Micronesia" is not a medical term. It is a geographical term that refers to a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, which includes countries such as the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. If you have any questions about medical terms or concepts, I would be happy to help with those!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Palau" is not a medical term. It is the name of a country in the Western Pacific Ocean, consisting of around 340 islands. If you have any questions about medical terminology or health-related topics, please let me know and I would be happy to help.

Cultural characteristics refer to the beliefs, customs, values, and behaviors that are shared by a group of people and are passed down from one generation to the next. These characteristics help define and distinguish one cultural group from another. In healthcare, understanding a patient's cultural characteristics is important for providing culturally competent care, which takes into account the patient's cultural background, beliefs, and values in the delivery of care. This can help improve communication, build trust, and ensure that the patient receives care that is respectful and responsive to their needs and preferences.

Yaws is a chronic, infectious disease caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue. It primarily affects the skin, bones, and cartilage. The initial symptom is a small, hard bump (called a papule or mother yaw) that develops into an ulcer with a raised, red border and a yellow-crusted center. This lesion can be painful and pruritic (itchy). Yaws is usually contracted through direct contact with an infected person's lesion, typically during childhood. The disease is common in rural areas of tropical regions with poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare, particularly in West and Central Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of South America and Asia.

Yaws is treatable with antibiotics, such as penicillin, which can kill the bacteria and halt the progression of the disease. In most cases, a single injection of long-acting penicillin is sufficient to cure the infection. However, it's essential to identify and treat yaws early to prevent severe complications, including disfigurement and disability.

It's important to note that yaws should not be confused with other treponemal diseases, such as syphilis (caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum) or pinta (caused by Treponema carateum). While these conditions share some similarities in their clinical presentation and transmission, they are distinct diseases with different geographic distributions and treatment approaches.

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Maasina is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 August 2021. 13°56′35″S 171°33′25″W / 13.943°S ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2021. " ...

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Samoa is a genus of harvestmen. It consists of three species: Samoa obscura Sørensen, 1886 - Upolu, Samoa; Viti Levu Fiji Samoa ... ISBN 978-0-9558636-8-4. Gerlach, J. (2014). "Samoa sechellana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T196779A21579856. ... sechellana Rambla, 1983 - Mahé and Praslin, Seychelles Samoa variabilis Sørensen, 1886 - Upolu, Samoa Sörensen, William (1886 ... Fauna of Samoa, All stub articles, Harvestmen stubs). ...

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Samea is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north west coast of the island in the political ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. p. 9. Retrieved 12 December 2021. 13°50′18.66″S 172°2′29.66″ ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2021. " ...

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Vailima is the name of a village about four miles south of Apia, the capital of Samoa. The population is 769. Vailima is part ... The estate has had a varied past with it functioning further as the residence for the governor of German Samoa, the ... Bennett, E.M. (1 January 2017). "Representations and belonging: a brief study of the social contexts of museums in Samoa and ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. p. 7. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 March 2022. ...

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Lona is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 August 2021. 13°56′31″S 171°32′35″W / 13.942°S ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2021. " ... 171.543°W / -13.942; -171.543 v t e (Coordinates on Wikidata, Populated places in Va'a-o-Fonoti, All stub articles, Samoa ...

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Gataivai is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated on the south coast of the island in the district of ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2021. 13°45′S 172°23′W / 13.750°S ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2021. " ...

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Luua is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated on the east coast of the island in the district of ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2021. 13°38′58.93″S 172°11′19.87″W ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2021. " ...

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Nu'u is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated on the south coast of the island in Palauli district. Also ... "Samoa Territorial Constituencies Act 1963". Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. Archived from the original on 5 June ...

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The Samoa Party was a small party of Samoa. The party was founded in September 2005 by former auditor-general Su'a Rimoni Ah ... "Samoa Party disbands to join Tautua Samoa". Radio New Zealand. 27 September 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2022 ... The party was disbanded in September 2010 and merged with the Tautua Samoa Party. Samoa Party leader Feo Nemaia Esau explained ... Political parties in Samoa, Political parties disestablished in 2010, All stub articles, Oceanian political party stubs, Samoa ...

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Pata is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is in the political district of A'ana. The population is 487. "Samoa ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 August 2021. 13°55′S 172°01′W / 13.917°S ...

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"Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 August 2021. "Samoa - Head of Government". ... Lepā is a small village at the southeastern end of Upolu island in Samoa. The village has a population of 166. It is also the ... The Lepā area was extensively damaged in the 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami. Most of Lepā village was destroyed, leaving ...

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Sili is a village on the south side of Savai'i island in Samoa. Sili is situated inland, unlike most villages in Samoa which ... The Sili river, like most natural resources and land in Samoa, is situated on traditional land owned by the village. The river ... In recent years, Sili rejected a scheme by the government of Samoa to build a hydroelectric plant on village land due to ... "Samoa's Sili hydro plan scuttled, 12 March, 2004 UTC". Radio New Zealand International. Retrieved 23 November 2009. "Preparing ...

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Papa is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated on the south coast of the island in the district of Palauli ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2021. 13°45′27.33″S 172°17′9.34″W ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2021. " ...

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Lelepa is a village on the north central coast of Savai'i island in Samoa. The village is part of the electoral constituency ( ... "Census 2016 Preliminary count" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 11 September 2021. 13°27′S 172°20′W / 13.450°S ... "Electoral Constituencies Act 2019" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2021. " ... 172.333°W / -13.450; -172.333 v t e (Coordinates on Wikidata, Populated places in Gaga'emauga, All stub articles, Samoa ...

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ILO in Samoa. Samoa became a member of the ILO in 2005 and has ratified 10 ILO Conventions, including eight fundamental ... The ILO Office in Samoa is supported by the ILO National Coordinator for Samoa, and reports to the ILO Office for Pacific ... Samoa is an island nation in the Pacific comprising nine islands, four of which are inhabited. It has a population of 200,000, ... The ILO assists Samoa through technical engagement focusing on policy development, particularly in the areas of occupational ...

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Pago Pago Naval Station, American Samoa.. A treaty between Britain, Germany and the U.S.A. on June 14, 1889, made Samoa neutral ... Pago Pago Harbour, American Samoa.. The climate of Samoa is tropical, moderated by strong S.E. trade winds from May to November ... The 1937-1938 population was given as: Western Samoa 54,160 natives and 3,600 others; American Samoa, 11,906. ... A GLIMPSE OF SAMOA. The main islands of the Samoan group, like the Hawaiian group are high islands, the summits of a great ...

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Samoas national investment policy statement can be found online .. The Strategy for the Development of Samoa can be found on ... Samoa has been party to the ICSID since 1978. Samoa is not party to the New York Convention of 1958 on the Recognition and ... Samoa is still a cash-based society, however, and this has enabled two locally-owned entrants, the National Bank of Samoa and ... Capital Markets in Samoa are in their infancy with the Unit Trust of Samoa (UTOS) domestic market established in 2010, and no ...

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American Samoa

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Samoa - Year of Version: 2009 - Adopted: December 19, 1972 - Main IP Laws - Industrial Property ... Samoa. Back. Patents Act 1972. Repealed Text Year of Version 2009 Dates Entry into force: December 19, 1972 Adopted: December ... There was no automatic protection of a New Zealand granted patent in Samoa if the application for registration of the patent ... Patents granted in any overseas country can be registered in Samoa within two years of the original grant overseas (see Section ...

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American Samoa ranked #5 for land use , permanent crops amongst Christian countries in 2013. ... American Samoa ranked 43 places from the bottom for area , total globally in 2013. ...

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The American Samoa Fusion Center is American Samoas coordination center for federal, local, and private sector partners to ... The American Samoa Fusion Center is American Samoas coordination center for federal, local, and private sector partners to ...

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American Samoa. Social Security. Old-Age (retirement), Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)-popularly referred to as ... American Samoa. 5,442. 1,547. 1,044. 582. 266. 2,003. 2,627. 944. 305. 1,841. ... Table 1. Number of OASDI beneficiaries in American Samoa with benefits in current-payment status and total monthly benefits, ... e. Includes beneficiaries in the 50 states, District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, ...

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If youre visiting Samoa and want to learn about the best places to eat, our restaurant guide is perfect for any budget. ... Samoa Best Restaurants in Samoa Apia -- After youve sampled the places I recommend, you can explore Beach Roads "restaurant ... Home›Destinations›Australia and the South Pacific›South Pacific›Samoa›Best Restaurants ... If you happen to be in Samoa on the seventh day after the full moon in late October or early November, the meal may include the ...

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Talofa lava and welcome to ANZ Samoa.. ANZ Bank Samoa was first established in Samoa in 1990, then trading as Bank of Western ... The provision of products and services is subject to the laws and regulations of Samoa and ANZs banking licence in Samoa. ... Samoa.. Today we are represented by several branches across the islands, with staff who are dedicated to helping both local and ... History and operations information of ANZ Samoa. ... ANZ in Samoa Structure, governance, history and strategy * Our ...

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Pago Pago Harbour, American Samoa. (archive.org)
He played for American Samoa in the 2004 Pacific Cup on October 20, 2004 in Auckland. (wikipedia.org)
Leave the planning up to us with an American Samoa vacation package. (expedia.com)
Your trip to American Samoa wouldn't be complete without exploring some of its most popular cities, such as Ottoville , Pago Pago and Utulei . (expedia.com)
From the moment you book your American Samoa vacation to when you return home, Expedia will be with you each step of the way. (expedia.com)
We went to American Samoa to visit the National Park and this hotel is right near the visitor center. (expedia.com)
How much does an American Samoa vacation package cost? (expedia.com)
The most affordable American Samoa vacation package is , so your dream escape can become a reality - without spending an arm and a leg. (expedia.com)
How do I get a cheap travel package to American Samoa? (expedia.com)
An American Samoa vacation package makes it a cinch to organize your dream adventure. (expedia.com)
How far in advance should I book my American Samoa vacation? (expedia.com)
Cheap tickets to American Samoa sometimes emerge just weeks before departure. (expedia.com)
What does an Expedia American Samoa travel package include? (expedia.com)
The American Samoa Fusion Center is American Samoa's coordination center for federal, local, and private sector partners to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. (dhs.gov)
The SSI program does not cover American Samoa. (ssa.gov)
Volcanic activity in American Samoa is within the area of responsibility of the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, based in Hilo on the Island of Hawai'i. (usgs.gov)
Tutuila, Ofu-Olosega and Ta'ū are potentially active volcanoes within the United States Territory of American Samoa. (usgs.gov)
Ofu and Olosega are two islands formed from two shield volcanoes in the United States Territory of American Samoa. (usgs.gov)
Tutuila is a shield volcano in the United States Territory of American Samoa. (usgs.gov)
Volcanoes in American Samoa formed from hotspot volcanism. (usgs.gov)
The islands in American Samoa are the tops of large shield volcanoes, most of which are below the ocean surface. (usgs.gov)
Volcanoes in American Samoa are progressively younger and closer to the hotspot. (usgs.gov)
Tutuila Island, Ofu-Olosega, and Ta'ū Island are volcanoes in American Samoa that are considered potentially active. (usgs.gov)
The youngest dated eruption in American Samoa is on Tutuila Island from approximately 1700-1400 years ago. (usgs.gov)
This reference map depicts the volcanoes in the Manu ʻ a Islands, American Samoa, the site of seismic unrest between July and September 2022. (usgs.gov)
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa lie along the western side of the famed Pacific Ring of Fire. (usgs.gov)
The earthquake swarm in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa continues, with a source closer to Taʻū island than Vailuluʻu seamount. (usgs.gov)
In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and bolstering mutual support, the Samoa Government has gifted 500 giant clams to American Samoa. (americansamoa.gov)
The American Samoa Government Department of Corrections proudly hosted its first-ever Academy Graduation Ceremony on November 22, 2023, at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium. (americansamoa.gov)
The American Samoa Government marked a significant occasion with the closing ceremony of the Humanitarian Relief fundraiser for the people of Lahaina, Maui. (americansamoa.gov)
In 2022, American Samoa Community College's tuition was $4,500 a year for in-state students and $4,800 a year for out-of-state students. (collegeconfidential.com)
International students can expect to pay 4,800 per year for tuition at American Samoa Community College. (collegeconfidential.com)
The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at American Samoa Community College is around $200 a year. (collegeconfidential.com)
American Samoa Community College is a public institution, so it offers a reduced tuition rate of $4,500 for in-state students who attend full-time. (collegeconfidential.com)
Do International Students Pay More to Go to American Samoa Community College? (collegeconfidential.com)
American Samoa Community College has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state. (collegeconfidential.com)
International students at American Samoa Community College usually pay around $4,800 per year, before any scholarships, grants or other financial aid. (collegeconfidential.com)
International students are not eligible for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or American Samoa Community College-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. (collegeconfidential.com)
Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at American Samoa Community College. (collegeconfidential.com)
Housing and campus dining at American Samoa Community College is $4,851 a year. (collegeconfidential.com)
This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a meal plan that enables you to eat in the American Samoa Community College's on-campus cafeterias and dining facilities. (collegeconfidential.com)
How Much Do Books Cost at American Samoa Community College? (collegeconfidential.com)
Three Assembly of God ministers in American Samoa have staged a protest to discourage people from taking part in Scientology meetings. (xenu-directory.net)
Governor Togiola says both the United States and American Samoa consitutitions protect the rights of Christians and atheists. (xenu-directory.net)
During December 2015-January 2016, the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDoH) detected through surveillance an increase in the number of cases of acute febrile rash illness. (cdc.gov)
Concurrently, a case of laboratory-confirmed Zika virus infection, a mosquito-borne flavivirus infection documented to cause microcephaly and other severe brain defects in some infants born to women infected during pregnancy ( 1 , 2 ) was reported in a traveler returning to New Zealand from American Samoa. (cdc.gov)
On February 1, CDC staff members were deployed to American Samoa to assist ASDoH with testing and surveillance efforts. (cdc.gov)
Acute rheumatic fever in American Samoa. (medscape.com)

The Independent State of Samoa is a peaceful parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth of Nations. (state.gov)
Like many island countries in the Pacific region, the Independent State of Samoa has one of the highest rates of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in the world. (worldbank.org)

In A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa (1892), Robert Louis Stevenson details the activities of the great powers battling for influence in Samoa - the United States, Germany and Britain - and the political machinations of the various Samoan factions within their indigenous political system. (wikipedia.org)
The government of Samoa, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), initiated a Samoan version of the WHO's Package of Essential Tools for Non-Communicable Disease Interventions known as PEN. (worldbank.org)
This community engagement strategy highlights the country's return to Fa'a Samoa or the Samoan way of delivering primary health care to its rural communities to lessen dependence on just a few main hospitals. (worldbank.org)
The no-nonsense coach also guid-ed the Samoan rugby sevens team to win the 2009/10 World Sevens Se-ries and later the 2011 Rugby World Cup where Samoa beat Fiji 27-7 and narrowly lost to Wales 17-10 and South Africa 13-5. (fijisun.com.fj)

NOTE: The information regarding Samoa on this page is re-published from the 2023 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. (theodora.com)
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Samoa 2023 information contained here. (theodora.com)
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Samoa 2023 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page. (theodora.com)

At the middle of the northern side is located Apia, chief city, business centre, and capital of Western Samoa. (archive.org)
Upolu Sightseeing - Samoa is made up of nine islands and Upolu is the most populated and has the capital city of Apia. (puretravel.com)
The Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States was held from 1-4 September 2014 in Apia, Samoa. (un.org)

Western Samoa was admitted to the United Nations on 15 December 1976. (wikipedia.org)
New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. (faqs.org)
ANZ Bank Samoa was first established in Samoa in 1990, then trading as Bank of Western Samoa. (anz.com)

Samoa has played for the United States in both the 2013 and 2017 Rugby League World Cup. (wikipedia.org)

Samoa is located south of the equator, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the Pacific Ocean. (state.gov)
Notes The patent holders had absolute priority over all other applicants for patent which had been granted in New Zealand before the 1972 Patents Act came into force, provided that they applied for registration in Samoa within one year of the 1972 Act. (wipo.int)
There was no automatic protection of a New Zealand granted patent in Samoa if the application for registration of the patent had failed in Samoa. (wipo.int)
Samoa, or Savaii as it is known locally, is the third largest Polynesian Island after Tahiti and New Zealand. (puretravel.com)

Talofa lava and welcome to ANZ Samoa. (anz.com)

On 27 September 2019, the General Assembly will hold a one-day high level review of the progress made in addressing the priorities of small island developing States (SIDS) through the implementation of the SAMOA Pathway. (un.org)
The deadline to apply for media accreditation to cover the high-level week, which includes the Samoa Pathway Midterm Review, is 2 September 2019 . (un.org)
Tafua was recalled in September last year after head coach Alama Ieremia resigned when under his watch Samoa suffered four straight defeats and missed automatic 2019 Rugby World Cup qualification. (fijisun.com.fj)

Samoa is recognized throughout Oceania as one of the most politically and economically stable democratic countries in the region - based on strong social and cultural structures and values. (state.gov)

The ILO Office in Samoa is supported by the ILO National Coordinator for Samoa, and reports to the ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries, in Suva, Fiji. (ilo.org)
Intimate sociocultural and genetic ties were maintained between Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga, and the archaeological record supports oral tradition and native genealogies that indicate interisland voyaging and intermarriage among precolonial Samoans, Fijians, and Tongans. (wikipedia.org)
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians captain Akapusi Qera (left) and Manu Samoa captain Chris Vui at the Royal Suva Yacht Club on June 8,2018. (fijisun.com.fj)
The return of wily coach Dick-ie Tafua is going to see a to-tally different Manu Samoa rugby side take on the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians at the ANZ Stadium, Suva, 3:30pm today. (fijisun.com.fj)
Playing Samoa today is an oppor-tunity for us to assess the progress we've made, says Fiji Airways Fly-ing Fijians skipper Akapusi Qera. (fijisun.com.fj)

SOURCE : Samoa Tourism Authority, used with permission. (theodora.com)

The Government of Samoa welcomes business and investors. (state.gov)

We will also be conducting screenings for Diabetes on adults in Samoa. (uvu.edu)
The vaccine scheduler table summarizes the current vaccination schedule for young children, adolescents, and adults in Samoa. (who.int)

and the Sā Tupua, Queen Salamasina's descendants and heirs who ruled Samoa in the centuries that followed her reign. (wikipedia.org)

Christian missionary work in Samoa began in 1830 when John Williams of the London Missionary Society arrived in Sapapali'i from the Cook Islands and Tahiti. (wikipedia.org)

The earliest human remains found in Samoa are dated to between roughly 2,900 and 3,500 years ago. (wikipedia.org)

In July 2021, following parliamentary elections, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, of the Fa'atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST), began work as prime minister after the courts resolved a lengthy dispute over the legality of her swearing-in ceremony outside the parliament months earlier. (freedomhouse.org)

Samoa is an island nation in the Pacific comprising nine islands, four of which are inhabited. (ilo.org)
The other two islands, Ofu and Olosega (pronounced o-lo-seng-a for the 'g' in Samoa is pronounced 'ng'-- now Swains Island) are separated by only a shallow water. (archive.org)
Samoa was discovered and settled by the Lapita people (Austronesian people who spoke Oceanic languages), who travelled from Island Melanesia. (wikipedia.org)
Weddings & Honeymoons - Nothing could be more romantic than a wedding in Samoa and you can have your wedding at an old church with a choir singing, a tropical garden with fragrant scents filling the air, by a freshwater pool beside a waterfall or even on a secluded beach on an uninhabited island at sunset! (puretravel.com)
Currently, the Samoa hotspot is considered to be located beneath Vailuluʻu seamount, a submarine volcano about 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Taʻū Island. (usgs.gov)
When I began my four-month study abroad program in the South Pacific island of Samoa, I had my first tangible experiences with climate change and what it can do to a place. (amnh.org)
The Pacific island nation of Samoa is in the middle of a constitutional crisis. (npr.org)
The Conference resulted in the adoption of the Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action - or SAMOA Pathway and the announcement of 300 multi-stakeholder partnerships in support of SIDS . (un.org)

Tui Samoa is an American rugby league player who plays for the Junee Diesels in the Group 9 Rugby League competition. (wikipedia.org)

Samoa became the 155th member of the WTO in May 2012 and graduated from least developed country (LDC) status in January 2014. (state.gov)
Several changes and natural disasters have taken place in Samoa in the past seven years that have shaped the country significantly. (state.gov)
Patents granted in any overseas country can be registered in Samoa within two years of the original grant overseas (see Section 9). (wipo.int)
Since 2011, UVU Nursing students have been traveling to Samoa to assist the country with healthcare initiatives. (uvu.edu)
Fee covers airfare from Los Angeles to Samoa, in-country housing and transportation, excursions, most meals, international insurance. (uvu.edu)

The climate of Samoa is tropical, moderated by strong S.E. trade winds from May to November. (archive.org)
Rethinking Home: Climate Change in New York and Samoa' is a Museum Connect Project sponsored by The U.S Department of State and The American Alliance of Museum. (amnh.org)

In 2018, a series of regional preparatory meetings as well as an interregional meeting for SIDS were held to review the progress and implementation of the Samoa Pathway at the national and regional levels. (un.org)

The World Bank, through the Samoa Health System Strengthening Program, is also supporting the government of Samoa to scale up NCD screening in the communities with the School Nurse Program and the expansion of PEN Fa'a Samoa screening to rural villages. (worldbank.org)
Rollout of PEN Fa'a Samoa to all villages is a government priority for prevention, early detection, and diagnosis of NCDs at the community level. (worldbank.org)
Samoa has a democratic political system with regular elections, though the same political party had been in government for decades until 2021, and only traditional heads of families are eligible to run as candidates. (freedomhouse.org)

NOTE: The information regarding Samoa on this page is re-published from the source noted below the photo. (theodora.com)
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Samoa should be addressed to the source noted below the photo. (theodora.com)

And then we ended the day with two people claiming to be prime minister of Samoa. (npr.org)

Vui said it has not been easy for Samoa as last year some of their senior players abandoned the team and they had no choice but to field new players. (fijisun.com.fj)

Surfing - The waves around Samoa are ideal for surfers so bring your board and check out the surfing action in the Pacific Ocean. (puretravel.com)

Also, Samoa was previously located east of the international dateline, but in December 2012 moved to the other side (UTC +13), switching from the last sunset of the world each day to becoming one of the first countries to start each day. (state.gov)

A series of partnership dialogues have also been organized in the margins of the preparatory meetings to support the work of the SIDS Partnership Framework and the preparatory process related to the SAMOA Pathway mid-term review . (un.org)
Register your partnerships now in support of the SAMOA Pathway high-level review. (un.org)

NOTE: The information regarding Samoa on this page is re-published from the 2011 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. (theodora.com)

Indeed, the World Bank's Samoa Hypertension Cascade study found gaps at all stages of the care continuum. (worldbank.org)

ASHLEY WESTERMAN, BYLINE: Monday was supposed to be a historic day for Samoa, the first transfer of power to a different ruling party in some 40 years and the swearing-in of its first female prime minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. (npr.org)