🇦🇸 American Samoa

Territory and Sovereignty

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About territory

American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. Its geography consists of volcanic islands and coral atolls, offering a diverse landscape. The economy relies heavily on the US federal government and tuna fishing, with a significant portion of the population employed in the public sector. Historically, the islands were inhabited by Polynesians for centuries before European contact in the 18th century, eventually becoming a US territory in the early 20th century. American Samoa maintains a unique blend of traditional Samoan culture and American influences.

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