Swains Island

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Swains Island

Name

Swains Island

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

Location