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American Samoa

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).


American Samoa

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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The US territories American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are here, but there’s no option to check your voter registration for Guam or Puerto Rico.

She's the first American Samoan in Congress, born in Leloaloa, American Samoa.

The Seward Johnson is a 204-foot research vessel that set out from American Samoa to Howland Island to look for the plane.

Besides Guam and the Northern Marianas, they are Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

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