American Samoa
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American Samoa is a United States territory in the South Pacific Ocean. Settled as early as 1000 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century. International rivalries in the latter half of the 19th century were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the US divided the Samoan archipelago. The US formally occupied its portion - a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of Pago Pago - the following year. (see History of Samoa for more.)
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| National motto: None | ||
| Official language | Samoan | |
| Capital | Pago Pago | |
| Governor | Togiola Tulafono | |
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 226rd 199 km2 0% | |
| Population
- Density | Ranked 203rd
353/km2 | |
| Independence - Date | American Territory | |
| Currency | USD | |
| Time zone | ||
| National anthem | ||
| Internet TLD | .AS | |
| Calling Code | ||
American Samoa was organized as a territory of the United States on February 20, 1929.
See: List of American Samoa Governors
- Geography of American Samoa
- Demographics of American Samoa
- Politics of American Samoa
- Economy of American Samoa
- Communications in American Samoa
- Transportation in American Samoa
- Military: defense is the responsibility of the US
Curious facts:
- Made in the USA - Goods manufactured in territories or protectorates of the United States can be labeled 'Made in the USA'
External links
- Not to be confused with the adjacent nation of Samoa.
References
- Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "American Samoa" http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Samoa November 18, 2003
