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American Samoa [c] is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Polynesia region of the South Pacific Ocean.Centered on , it is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island country of Samoa, east of the International Date Line and the Wallis and Futuna Islands, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 310 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau
American Samoa has experienced several cyclones and tropical storms, which also increase risks of rock slides and floodings. [154] The capital city is situated at the head of Pago Pago Harbor in a sheltered area that has been described as relatively safe during hurricanes. [141] ' In the past century, Pago Pago has experienced over 50 minor ...
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The U.S. National Park Service says the following about the structure of villages in American Samoa: [21] In general each village is made up of a group of aiga (extended families) which include as many relatives as can be claimed. Each aiga is headed by a matai (chief) who represents the family on all matters including the village council, or fono.
[6]: 1 [7] It is also the administrative capital of American Samoa. [8] It is the location of the American Samoa Fono (legislature), and is listed in the Constitution of American Samoa as the territory's official seat of government. [9] [10] [11] Its population (as of April 1, 2010) is 1,737.
A map of the United States Territory of American Samoa. Geography of American Samoa. The American Samoa is: a Territory of the United States, consisting of a group of islands; Location: Western Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere; Pacific Ocean. South Pacific Ocean. Oceania. Polynesia; Time zone: Samoa Standard Time ; Extreme points of American ...
Maʻopūtasi translates to “the only house of chiefs”. [8] Pago Pago has been called O le Maputasi ("The Single Chief’s House") in compliment to the Mauga, who lived at Gagamoe and was the senior to all the other chiefs in the area.
It was known as German Samoa from 1900 to 1914, and as Western Samoa until 1997. Capital: Apia; currency: Samoan tala. American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States comprising the eastern half of the Samoan Islands. (199 km 2 (77 sq mi) and 49,710 inhabitants (2020)).