Samoa: Getting Acquainted
American Samoa: Getting Acquainted
American Samoa is a group of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Samoa and about 2,600 miles southwest of Hawaii. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States, with a locally elected legislature and governor, while the U.S. handles defense and foreign affairs. The population of American Samoa is approximately 45,000 residents, with most living on the main island of Tutuila.
American Samoa became a U.S. territory in 1900 through a series of agreements between the United States and local chiefs. This followed the 1899 Tripartite Convention, which divided the Samoan Islands between the U.S. and Germany. Since then, the territory has maintained close political and economic ties with the United States while preserving traditional Samoan culture.
- The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago, located on the island of Tutuila.
- Major industries include tuna canning, government services, and small-scale agriculture and manufacturing.
- Tourists are drawn to American Samoa for its tropical climate, coral reefs, volcanic landscapes, and deeply rooted Polynesian heritage.
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