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)

Example Sentences

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.

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

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He later followed in his sister’s footsteps to attend Sonoma State University, Mike Gabbard told AP, and he credited her for his time as a teacher at a rural high school in American Samoa.

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For now, Palmer says, his priority is making sure his delegates in American Samoa can afford travel expenses to actually attend the convention.

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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.

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