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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American Samoa

Plans for deep-sea mining exploration are most advanced for a vast sweep of ocean near American Samoa, a US territory nestled between New Zealand and Hawaii in the South Pacific.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Mauigoa grew up in American Samoa and the 20-year-old paid homage to his homeland with a collage on the back of his suit jacket.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

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

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

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency