American Samoa

American Samoa is a United States territory in the South Pacific Ocean. Settled as early as 1000 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century. International rivalries in the latter half of the 19th century were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the US divided the Samoan archipelago. The US formally occupied its portion - a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of Pago Pago - the following year. (see History of Samoa for more.)

American Samoa was organized as a territory of the United States on February 20, 1929.

See: List of American Samoa Governors

• Geography of American Samoa
• Demographics of American Samoa
• Politics of American Samoa
• Economy of American Samoa
• Communications in American Samoa
• Transportation in American Samoa
• Military: defense is the responsibility of the US

Curious facts:

• Made in the USA - Goods manufactured in territories or protectorates of the United States can be labeled 'Made in the USA'

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• Not to be confused with the adjacent nation of Samoa.