Where is Western Samoa?
Western Samoa is a tropical island nation located in the South Pacific neighbouring with Fiji and Tonga. Having a time zone of 11 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time Western Samoa is only 3 hours behind the west coast of the United States, 19 hours behind Hong Kong and 21 hours behind Sydney.
Is Western Samoa an Independent country?
Western Samoa was the first Pacific island nation to achieve independence. Prior to independence in 1962 the nation was a protectorate of New Zealand. The country has a parliamentary government that combines the traditional Samoan social culture and a democratic voting system. This unique system is the foundation of a stable political, social, and economic environment. Western Samoa is fiercely proud of its independence and has not entered into any tax treaties nor is it a party to any exchange of information agreements.
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