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Government in Samoa

Samoa is a Republic governed by an elected council, or fono. Local government is by village. Each extended family has a chief, or Matai, and decisions are taken by the village fono, consisting of all of the matai. The legal system is based on a combination of English common law and local customs.

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Government in Samoa