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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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There’s also increasing interest in deep-sea mining from places like American Samoa.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

Phillips joins Jason Palmer, who won three delegates in American Samoa, and the “uncommitted” option as the only non-Biden choices to receive delegates.

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

Mr Biden swept the same states plus Utah and Vermont, but lost to a Baltimore businessman in the US territory of American Samoa.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

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

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