Still alive: Samoa’s half century

Pacific Geographies

Holtz, Andreas¹ 

[1] Saarland University;

关键词: Samoa;    Independence;    Vulnerability;    Political and Economical System;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In 2012 Samoa celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence. The then independent stateis classified as an insular microstate. Its isolated location far away from the major markets, its limited economy, and its general vulnerability were considered to be the worst possible prospects for gainingindependence. Despite these poor starting conditions Samoa is now considered as Oceania's model state. The main reason for this positive development is Samoa's political stability as a modern state. This stability results mainly from a successful incorporation of traditional regulatory mechanisms into the modern state of Samoa.

【 授权许可】

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