American Samoa

American  

noun

1. the part of Samoa belonging to the United States, comprising mainly Tutuila and the Manua Islands. 76 sq. mi. (197 sq. km). Pago Pago. AS (for use with zip code).

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American Samoa British  

noun

1. the part of Samoa administered by the US. Capital: Pago Pago. Pop: 54 719 (2013 est). Area: 197 sq km (76 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

We’re now at about 430 park units across the country that run from the Virgin Islands to American Samoa.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

And on Tuesday, the Department of the Interior announced it is initiating the process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in the waters offshore American Samoa.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

He later followed in his sister’s footsteps to attend Sonoma State University, Mike Gabbard told AP, and he credited her for his time as a teacher at a rural high school in American Samoa.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Steaming away from their hopes toward their next destination, American Samoa, Romeo tried not to be too discouraged.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency