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

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

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

He lost the American Samoa caucus, 51 to 40.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2024

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

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