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The name of American Samoa which is an unincorporated territory of the United States is derived from the native language of the Samoan Islands Samoan. It literally translates to "Sacred Earth" or "Holy Ground". The name was first recorded by the British explorer Captain James Cook in 1773. In the 19th century American Samoa became a US territory and has since held that status.
American Samoa is composed of five main islands: Tutuila Aunu\'u Ofu Olosega and Ta\'u. The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago which is located on the island of Tutuila. The other four islands are smaller and are located in the Manu\'a Island group.
American Samoa is home to a diverse population with the majority being of Samoan Tongan and other Polynesian descent. Other ethnicities include those of European Asian and African descent. The official languages of American Samoa are English and Samoan.
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What is american samoa?
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is part of an island chain in the Southwest Pacific.
What is the capital of American somoa?
Apia is the capital and the largest city of American Samoa.
Which territory did US not gain in its victory in the Spanish American War?
The US did not gain their current territories of American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands as a result of the Spanish-American War.The US did gain the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba as a result of the Spanish-American War.
What are three other types of land controlled by the US?
American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Island and Guam
What is the most popular sport in Samoa?
The most favourite sport in Samoa is beach soccer.
What is the name of Samoa national anthem?
Amerika Samoa (American Samoa)
Why is Samoa called Samoa?
it is called western Samoa because Samoa is divided into two parts, American Samoa and western Samoa. After colonialism came to Samoa, America took control of Eastern Samoa which adapted the name "American Samoa". While Germany (and later NZ) took control of Western Samoa, who then took on the name "Western Samoa". No called SAMOA. The nation dropped the "western" in 1997.
Why is American Samoa not called pago or tutuila?
Tutuila is the name of the main Island in American Samoa. Pagp Pago (pronounced pon-go pon-go) is the name of a village located at the bottom of the harbor in American Samoa.
What is the furthest eastern village in Tutuila American Samoa?
Tula is the name of the furthest eastern village in Tutuila American Samoa
How did american samoa get its name?
The origins of Samoa are uncertain. Moa is a very old family/ tribal name, and Sa Moa is "people of Moa". American Samoa is called that to distinguish it from Samoa. American Samoa is a US territory located Southeast of Samoa. It is 5 islands, and 2 atols- about 76 sq. miles of land, and just over 55,000 pwoplw,
Is Samoa American Samoa and western Samoa all the same?
They are the same in that Samoans in American Samoa and Samoa (once Western Samoa) have the same heritage. However, American Samoa is a US territory while Samoa is an independent nation. So they are in effect two different countries.
What is the approximate population of Western Samoa?
Western Samoa was the colonial name for Samoa, which is an independent country separate from the US territory of American Samoa. The population of Samoa in early 2012 was estimated at 183,000.
What is the name of American currency?
American Samoa uses the same currency as the United States of American
WhaT Island has a repetitious name?
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Why is Samoa not called western Samoa?
It used to be one whole country. Samoa. Until world war I when the US occupied American Samoa for its naval base in Pago Pago, and Western Samoa was occupied by Germany, and then NZ. Now, Samoa (no longer called Western Samoa) is an independent country, whereas American Samoa is still a US territory (but is governed by Samoan representatives and a Samoan Governor). So now there is American Samoa and Samoa.
Who is the current princess of American Samoa?
There is not a princess in American Samoa. American Samoa is ran by the U.S. government.
Which countries are neighbors to Samoa?
American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu, Tokelau
