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  American Samoa
American Samoa (Samoan: Amerika Samoa) is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean southeast of the sovereign state of Samoa.
American Samoa is part of the Samoan Islands chain, located west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 500 km south of Tokelau.
Amerika Samoa is the territorial anthem of American Samoa.
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 Samoa - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Samoa's two high chiefs at the time of independence were given lifetime appointments to jointly hold the office of head of state.
Samoa is located east of the international dateline and south of the equator, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific.
The Samoas are of volcanic origin and the total land area is 2934 sq km, consisting of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai'i which account for 96% of the total land area, and eight small islets: Manono, Apolima, Nuutele, Nuulua, Namua, Fanuatapu, Nuusafee and Nuulopa.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/s/a/m/Samoa.html   (1109 words)

  
 American Samoa: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
American Samoa, a group of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls located some 2,600 mi south of Hawaii in the South Pacific, is an unincorporated, unorganized territory of the U.S. It includes the eastern Samoan islands of Tutuila, Aunu'u, and Rose; three islands (Ta'u, Olosega, and Ofu) of the Manu'a group; and Swains Island.
American Samoa has been a territory of the United States since April 17, 1900, when the High Chiefs of Tutuila signed the first of two Deeds of Cession for the islands to the U.S. (Congress ratified the Deeds in 1929.) Swains Island, which is privately owned, came under U.S. administration in 1925.
American Samoa - American Samoa, officially Territory of American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United...
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 American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The US Territory of American Samoa is on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, a listing which is disputed by the country.
American Samoa is the location of Steps Point, the southernmost point in the United States (if insular areas are included); see extreme points for more information).
The American Samoa national soccer team holds an unwanted world record in international soccer—the record defeat in an international match, a 31-0 crushing by Australia on April 11, 2001.
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 SAMOANET - American Samoa - Communications & Mail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
American Samoa has one of the most complete and modern telecommunication systems in the pacific islands.
On a smaller level, HF and 2-meter radio communications are used and supported by the Amateur Radio Relay League affiliate, SARA (Samoa Amateur Radio Association), who also maintains and operates 3 radio repeaters that interconnect Tutuila with the Manuas, as well as internationally with Western Samoa.
American Samoa uses the area code 684 for all islands.
www.samoanet.com /americansamoa/comm/astacomm.html   (322 words)

  
 American Samoa - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
American Samoa is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the South Pacific Ocean, to the East of the larger state of Samoa.
Originally inhabited as early as 1000 BC, Samoa was reached by European explorers in the 18th century.
The American Samoa national soccer team holds an unwanted world record in international football (soccer)—the record defeat in an international match, a 31-0 crushing by Australia on April 11, 2001.
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 Meteoroloo.com :: American Samoa - american samoa drug rehab
The U.S. Territory of American american samoa information Samoa is on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing american samoa transporter Territories, a listing which is disputed by the country.
American Samoa is the location of Rose Atoll, the southernmost point in the United States (if insular american samoa andorra american samoa adoption baby areas are included); see extreme points for more information).
Rennell ofu american samoa rainfall and temperature
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 Noonsite: American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
American Samoa comprises all the Samoan islands east of the 171° parallel, that is the main island of Tutuila, as well as Aunuu, the Manua Group, Rose Island, and Swains Island.
The features that attract most cruising boats to American Samoa, such as US goods, excellent provisioning and good communications, are those which have contributed to its seamier side.
The Samoans have embraced the American way of life wholeheartedly, which has led to a high standard of living compared to their neighbours, but also to high criminality especially in the capital Pago Pago.
www.noonsite.com /Countries/AmericanSamoa   (320 words)

  
 World Telephone Numbering Guide
April 2001: United States and American Samoa territorial governments, in conjunction with the primary telecom carrier makes a "formal" application to the ATIS-INC and NANPA and FCC, to officially join the NANP.
Also, American Samoa carriers may request "Central office" or exchange codes from NANPA (that is, the three digits past +1 684, or first three digits of 7-digit subscriber number).
American Samoa is not to be confused with the separate nation, Samoa +685 (formerly Western Samoa), whose telephone system and numbering plan significantly differ from NANP standards.
www.wtng.info /wtng-1684-as.html   (424 words)

  
 SAMOANET - American Samoa - Business in American Samoa
To support businesses, American Samoa provides a concessionary immigration policy for the entry and employment of non-U.S. citizens or nationals who provide specialized skills that are not available from the local work force.
There are over 20 resident lawyers in 12 firms in active practice in American Samoa to serve all legal requirements of business.
American Samoa has excellent ties with independent nations of the Pacific.
www.samoanet.com /americansamoa/business/astabus.html   (399 words)

  
 Samoa: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
Samoa, formerly Western Samoa, is in the South Pacific Ocean about 2,200 mi (3,540 km) south of Hawaii.
New Zealand seized Western Samoa from Germany in 1914, and in 1946 it became a UN trust territory administered by New Zealand.
American Samoa: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on American Samoa — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
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 American Samoa -- U.S. Commercial Service Hong Kong
American Samoa’s most valuable assets are its people, culture and island environment.
American Samoa is home to the only U.S. National Park south of the equator.
The American Samoa National Park consists of 9,000 acres of both rainforest and pristine coral reefs spanning three islands -Tutuila, Ta’u and Ofu.
www.buyusa.gov /hongkong/en/americansamoa.html   (1009 words)

  
 A hand picked selection of more than 100 sites about Samoa, American Samoa and the South Pacific   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Its information on Samoa is a little thin on the ground, but because these academics have lots of time and plenty of bandwidth I imagine it will grow fairly quickly.
Paradise Cove is one of several institutions in Samoa for the rehabilitation of troublesome teenagers.
Reminicenses of a Mormon Missionary in American Samoa.
www.samoa.co.uk /lucys-links.html   (3922 words)

  
 Communications in American Samoa: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
Communications in American Samoa: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
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 American Samoa site offerings from the American Samoa Territory of Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In the ensuing 2,000 years their descendants created and established Samoa's culture and way of life.
The Centennial Edition of American Samoa -- 100 Years Under the United States Flag looks back at the century of American involvement in these islands.
Note: The Lt. Governor of Samoa has asked me to indicate that the book sales from Rob Schaeffer are not a part of the American Samoan Government.
samoan.com   (194 words)

  
 Samoa: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
Late holocene landscape evolution and land-use expansion in Tutuila, American Samoa.
A social history of youth in Samoa: religion, capitalism, and cultural disenfranchisement.
Status of the Spotless Crake (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa.(Short Communications)
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 Dances of Life | American Samoa
While Samoa was politically divided into eastern and western colonial territories in 1899, the value of the Samoan way of life and identity or fa'a Samoa is consistent throughout the islands.
The fa'a Samoa is based on a chiefly or matai system in which titles are earned through a combination of merit and birth.
The location of an American naval base at Pago Pago resulted in naval jurisdiction in 1905 and today American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
www.piccom.org /dancesoflife/samoa.html   (1176 words)

  
 iPacific Gallery
Fresno's Historic Chinatown, established in 1887, was the original center of Fresno's growing community and oldest commercial district.
It has long been a multi-cultural business hub and home to many newly arrived ethnic communities.
However, in the late 1900s economic blight affected the surrounding community.
www.ipacific.com   (297 words)

  
 ... Samoan language ...
A man tells a story and leads singing and dancing in Fagatogo during a fiafia.
American Samoans have a rich language that remains the main language of the people.
Many have noticed how similar this is to mainland American society.
www.ipacific.com /samoa/speak.html   (380 words)

  
 All-American Rejects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In case Santa doesn't bring you what you want for Christmas, The All-American Rejects have a special holiday prize pack just for you.
You will receive an autographed copy of their recent release, Move Along, lots of great AAR merch and some fun holiday stuff too.
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 FM104 KNWJ
This will be a joint effort program with Voice Of Samoa Radio in Honolulu Hawaii.
Call-in your Christmas greetings for your families and friends in American Samoa, Samoa, United States, New Zealand, Australia, Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere on Earth and listen live on the internet with our live audio stream.
KNWJ is a non-denomination Christian radio station broadcasting 24/7 from our studio's in Nuuuli, American Samoa and our main transmitter is on Mt. Olotele with a translator on Mt.Alava.
www.fm104.org   (155 words)

  
 American Samoa facts from ALS International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
note: American Samoa elects one delegate to the US House of Representatives; election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2002); results - Eni F. (Democrat) reelected as delegate for a sixth term
Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts the great bulk of its foreign trade.
www.alsintl.com /countries/A/american.samoa.htm   (891 words)

  
 Media and Communications: American Samoa: Selected Internet Resources (Portals to the World, Library of Congress)
For information about additional resources on mass media and communications at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov).
Within the Library of Congress, the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room has an online search facility to discern what newspapers are available for consultation in that reading room: http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/fncr.html.
Run by the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this web site provides a database of movies pertaining to the Pacific Islands, including American Samoa.
www.loc.gov /rr/international/asian/americansamoa/resources/americansamoa-media.html   (241 words)

  
 SSDI Attorneys: The American's with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA)
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America assembled, that this Act may be cited as the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990".
(1) some 43,000,000 Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities, and this number is increasing as the population as a whole is growing older;
- The term "State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
www.disabilitybenefits.com /benefits/americans_disabilities_act.html   (6024 words)

  
 ARRLWeb: ARRL Home Page
Political Entities of the DXCC Rules: "The Entity contains a permanent population, is administered by a local government and is located at least 800 km from its parent.
Subsequently, the DX Advisory Committee and the Awards Committee concurred with a request, accompanied by substantiating evidence, and added Swain's Island to the DXCC List as the first "separation entity" from American Samoa.
"The distance between American Samoa and Swain's Island has been determined to be in excess of 350 km as required by DXCC Rules Section II, Paragraph 2, Section b)," the DXCC Desk said.
www.arrl.org /?artid=6619   (339 words)

  
 American Samoa Capital Government
Overview Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues
note: American Samoa elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 7 November 2002 (next to be held 2 November 2004); results - Eni F. FALEOMAVAEGA (Democrat) reelected as delegate
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 Talk:American Samoa/CIA World Factbook 2002 import - Wikitravel
It's a starting point for creating a real Wikitravel country article according to our country article template.
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note: American Samoa elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2002); results - Eni F. FALEOMAVAEGA (Democrat) reelected as delegate for a sixth term
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 GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - American Samoa - Communications Facts and Figures
GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - American Samoa - Communications Facts and Figures
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 Tourism American Samoa - Communications
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IDD telephone service is available (country code is 684), facsimile and telex/telegram facilities at the Communications office, post office and most hotels.
Mobile phone networks are in place and available for leasing.
www.amsamoa.com /tourism/local1.htm   (43 words)

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