American Samoa

American

noun

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).

American Samoa British

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 won three delegates at the American Samoa Democratic caucuses after winning 51 votes; Biden only won 40 votes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

The low turnout came despite California moving its primary day to Super Tuesday, to align with 14 other states and American Samoa and encourage more voters to participate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2024

American Samoa: Settled as early as 1000 B. C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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