Swains Island
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Swains Island is a coral atoll in the Tokelau chain, politically administered as part of American Samoa. It was historically known as Olosega and was privately owned by the Jennings family for generations. The island remains a remote territory under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Statistics
Area
1.87 km²
Population
17