"South" or "Southern" in Samoan, in reference to their position relative to Samoa. Friendly Islands, a former name, bestowed by British Captain James Cook in 1773 after the friendliness and hospitality of the people he met on the islands.
"South" or "Southern" in Samoan in reference to their position relative to Samoa Friendly Islands a former name bestowed by British Captain James Cook in 1773 after the friendliness and hospitality of the people he met on the islands