Territory of American Samoa is located in the south of the Oceania Continent, with a population of 54,947, making it the
206th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Pago Pago with a total population of 11,500. The country
encompasses 199 square kilometers making it the 216th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with South
Pacific Ocean.
President Barack Hussein Obama of the United States of America is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Vice
President Joseph Robinette Biden, Sr., achieves that status by popular vote of an electoral college comprised of the
members of House of Representatives and holds that position for four years and is eligible for a second term. According to
the United States Constitution, citizens of United States territories do not vote for the President or Vice President. Governor
Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti
Mauga, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position four years. Its form of government is an
unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of
July 1967.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Samoan, English, Tongan, other Pacific island languages and other
tongues. It counts among its major religions Christian Congregationalist, Roman Catholic, Protestant and other faiths. As
sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 3 FM and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Lata Mountain, its highest point at 964 meters and the Pacific Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Pacific Ocean, which measures 116 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tuna canneries and handicrafts. Its
official currency is the United States Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about American Samoa. Settled as early as 1000 BCE, Samoa was "discovered" by
European explorers in the 18th century.
206th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Pago Pago with a total population of 11,500. The country
encompasses 199 square kilometers making it the 216th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with South
Pacific Ocean.
President Barack Hussein Obama of the United States of America is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Vice
President Joseph Robinette Biden, Sr., achieves that status by popular vote of an electoral college comprised of the
members of House of Representatives and holds that position for four years and is eligible for a second term. According to
the United States Constitution, citizens of United States territories do not vote for the President or Vice President. Governor
Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti
Mauga, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position four years. Its form of government is an
unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of
July 1967.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Samoan, English, Tongan, other Pacific island languages and other
tongues. It counts among its major religions Christian Congregationalist, Roman Catholic, Protestant and other faiths. As
sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 3 FM and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Lata Mountain, its highest point at 964 meters and the Pacific Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Pacific Ocean, which measures 116 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tuna canneries and handicrafts. Its
official currency is the United States Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about American Samoa. Settled as early as 1000 BCE, Samoa was "discovered" by
European explorers in the 18th century.
| Mount Tumutumu (491 meters) on Ofu Island |
| Tradtional American Samoan dress |
| Pago Pago on Tutuila Island- American Samoa's capital and largest city |
| Traditional American Samoan bread |
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| Lata Mountain on Ta'u Island- American Samoa's highest point |
| Aunu'u Island |
| Nu'utule Rock, Ofu Island |
| Rose Atoll on the South Pacific Ocean- American Samoa's lowest point, waterway and eastern and southernmost point |
| Shipwreck of the American Star off the coast of Pola Island |
| Sunrise on Ofu and Olosega Islands |
| Governor's House in Pago Pago |
| Leone Bay on Tutuila Island |
| Matafao Peak on Tutuila Island- American Samoa's easternmost point |
| Pola Tia (Cocks Comb) off the coast of Tutuila Island |
| Tisa's Alega Waterfall on Tutuila Island |
| Traditional Samoan "Fale" |
| Flower Pot (Fatu Rock) off the coast of Tutuila |
| Swain's Atoll- American Samoa's northernmost point |
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| Aoa Beach on Tutuila Island |
| Pago Pago Harbor |
