남태평양 폴리네시아에 위치한 섬 무리; 미국령 사모아와 독립국 사모아로 나뉨.
A group of islands in Polynesia, located in the South Pacific Ocean, politically divided into American Samoa (a US territory) and the independent nation of Samoa.
예문:
"The Samoan archipelago is known for its stunning volcanic landscapes and rich Polynesian culture."
"Historically, the islands of Samoa were a single cultural unit before being divided by colonial powers."
사모아 제도 서부에 위치한 독립된 섬나라; 수도는 아피아이며, 과거에는 서사모아로 불렸다.
An independent island country in the western part of the Samoan archipelago, formerly known as Western Samoa, with its capital at Apia.
예문:
"Samoa gained full independence from New Zealand in 1962, becoming the first small island nation in the Pacific to do so."
"The official languages of the nation of Samoa are Samoan and English."
"Many tourists visit Samoa to experience its traditional villages and pristine beaches."