 American Samoa — (ə mer´i kən sə mō´ə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... The Hawksbill Sea Turtle is a shy tropical reef dwelling species that feeds on jellyfish, sea urchi »» More
Fashion... The traditional lavalava (a straight, one-piece wraparound skirt) is worn by both men and women. In »» More
Socializing... A very basic ingredient in Samoa life is the aiga (the family). At the head of each aiga is the mata »» More
Family... The aiga is headed by a matai and consists of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption »» More
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American Samoa History
By the Treaty of Berlin of 1899, the United Kingdom and Germany renounced in favor of the United States all their rights and claims over the eastern islands of Samoa. This treaty went into effect on February 16, 1900. On April 17, 1900, the matai (chiefs) of Tutuila formally ceded the islands of Tutuila and Aunu’u to the United States. On July 16, 1904, the king and matai of Manu’a ceded the islands of Ta’u, Ofu, Olosega, and Rose Atoll to the United States. Congress formally ratified the 1900 and 1904 deeds of cession retroactively in 1929. Swains Island became part of American Samoa by joint resolution of Congress in 1925. »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Pago Pago
Population: 65,628
GDP: $575,300,000 (USD)
Total Area: 199 (sq km) 77 (sq mi)
Currency: US dolla
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