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		American Samoa, an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
		The bicameral legislature of American Samoa, known as the Fono, is comprised of a Senate and House of Representatives.
		American Samoa Community College (1,463 enrollees as of fall term l994) is a two-year institution which also provides a four-year program leading to a bachelor of science degree in education.
	www.doi.gov /oia/Islandpages/asgmain.htm (1817 words)

	DOL WHD: American Samoa Economic Report-2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		American Samoa is an unincorporated and technically unorganized territory of the United States.
		American Samoa is an "unorganized" territory because Congress has not provided the territory with an organic act, which would organize the government, much like a constitution would.
		American Samoa and Samoa share the same heritage, traditions, and culture, and are separated by only 40 miles at their closest points.
	www.dol.gov /esa/whd/AS/sec2.htm (1827 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...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0113952.html (529 words)

	Geography of present-day nations and states - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Geography of The Bahamas - Commonwealth of The Bahamas
		Geography of the Republic of the Congo - Republic of the Congo
		Geography of Trinidad and Tobago - Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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	American Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		American Samoa is part of the greater Samoan archipelago in the South Pacific half-way between Hawaii and New Zealand.
		Known today as the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa, it ministers to fifty percent of the population, while the Catholic Church claims twenty percent and Mormon, Methodist, and Pentecostal churches serve the remaining thirty percent.
		American Samoa is a relatively healthy place, but hypertension and obesity are significant health problems in the population.
	www.everyculture.com /A-Bo/American-Samoa.html (3242 words)

	American Samoa information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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.
		Politics of American Samoa takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic dependency, whereby the Governor is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		American Samoa is the location of Rose Atoll, the southernmost point in the United States (if insular areas and territories are included); see extreme points for more information).
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	Travel information
		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.
		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.
	www.mytravelinfo.net /us-american-samoa.htm (469 words)

	SAMOANET - American Samoa - History of the Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Who the first Polynesians were, who settled in what is now American Samoa, will probably never be accurately determined, but most archaeologists fix the date at around 600 B.C. These first inhabitants probably arrived in Tonga and the Samoas from the west, perhaps by way of Indonesia, the New Hebrides and Fiji.
		It was this massive influx of Americans that gave Samoans a sudden taste of the benefits of a modern western society.
		Today,American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
	www.samoanet.com /americansamoa/history/astahist.html (312 words)

	South Pacific Business Development Foundation - Samoa
		Samoa is an independent state and member of the Commonwealth and the United Nations.
		Samoa’s nearest neighbor is American Samoa, to its east.
		Samoa has a population of approximately 170,000, most of who live on the two main islands.
	www.spbd.ws /samoa.asp (866 words)

	American Samoa Historic Preservation Office -- Geography
		American Samoa is an "unorganized, unincorporated Territory" of the United States, and is the only U.S. possession in the southern hemisphere.
		American Samoa occupies the 168-171 longitudinal portion of the archipelago, the eastern part of the Samoan Archipelago.
		The best easy to use online maps of American Samoa that we know of can be found at the National Park of American Samoa web site.
	ashpo.org /geography.htm (341 words)

	Samoa
		In addition to representing the aiga in village and district fono (councils), the matai is responsible for the general welfare of the aiga and directs the use of family lands and other assets.
		Archaeological evidence suggests that Samoa was inhabited as early as 1000 B.C., but Polynesian oral histories and traditions do not go back beyond A.D. According to native traditions the Samoan Islands were the original home of the Polynesian race, from which colonists peopled the other Polynesian islands of the Pacific.
		The greatest impact of change on the culture and society of Samoa was the arrival of the western missionaries.
	www.netresult.ws /samoa.htm (1749 words)

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		The total population of American Samoa is estimated at 70,260 people.
		American Samoa does vote on a governor to be the Head of Government over the land.
		The majority of American Samoans are bilingual, speaking both Samoan and English.
	students.ou.edu /C/Laura.E.Clinton-1/geography.htm (266 words)

	American Samoa - Territory of American Samoa - Country Profile
		American Samoa is a small archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of five volcanic islands (Tutuila, Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega, Aunu'u, Nu'utele) and two coral atolls (Swain's and Rose Islands).
		OIA is coordinating federal policy in the territories of American Samoa and other American territories.
		DOC is responsible for the management of economic development and environmental protection for the Territory of American Samoa.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/american_samoa.htm (853 words)

	American Samoa
		American Samoa became an unorganized U.S. territory in 1900.
		The Samoas arguably represent the largest population of polynesian people and they take pride in a strong culture that has survived outside incursions amazingly well.
		American Samoa's delegate to the U.S. House of Representives, the honorable Eni F. Faleomavaega
	www.ipacific.com /samoa/samoa.html (233 words)

	AllRefer.com - American Samoa (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		American Samoa, officially Territory of American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United States (2000 pop.
		57,291), comprising the eastern half of the Samoa island chain in the South Pacific.
		Nearly all the land is owned by the Polynesian natives, who are considered American nationals, not citizens, and do not vote in U.S. elections.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AmerSam.html (363 words)

	American Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		American Samoa (Samoan: Amerika Samoa or Samoa Amelika) is an unincorporated U.S. territory located in the south Pacific Ocean southeast of the sovereign state of Samoa.
		American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior.
		American Samoa is administratively divided into 3 districts and 2 "unorganized" atolls.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Samoa (2126 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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	History of American Samoa
		Settled as early as 1000 B.C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
		International rivalries in the latter half of the 19th century were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the United States divided the Samoan archipelago.
		The United States formally occupied its portion - a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of Pago Pago - the following year.
	infotut.com /geography/American-Samoa (68 words)

	Geography Of American Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		If you would like to use this flag of American Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this map of American Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this information for American Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
	www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/american_samoa_country_geography.shtml (310 words)

	Facts About American Samoa
		Economic activity is strongly linked to the United States, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade.
		Transfers from the US Government add substantially to American Samoa's economic well being.
		Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes.
	worldfacts.us /American-Samoa.htm (642 words)

	Geography of Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The state of Samoa consists of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai'i and seven small islets located about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific.
		The main island of Upolu is home to nearly three-quarters of Samoa's population and its capital city of Apia.
		To the East is the smaller American Samoa, see also Geography of American Samoa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Samoa (320 words)

	American Samoa
		American Samoa is a group of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls located some 2,600 miles south of Hawaii in the South Pacific.
		Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts the great bulk of its foreign trade.
		American Samoa umfasst die östlichen Inseln Tutuila, Aunu'u und Rose, drei Inseln (Ta'u, Olosega, Ofu) der Manu'a Gruppe und Swains Island.
	usa.usembassy.de /americansamoa.htm (530 words)

	American Samoa, Map and Flag
		blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the outer side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a staff and a war club
		This is a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned.
		Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade.
	www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/American_Samoa.html (937 words)

	NationMaster - Statistics on American Samoa. 353 facts and figures, stats and information on American Samoan economy, ...
		It was after this event that migration from Samoa to the USA stepped up.
		Religion brings stability in the villages and although it is a democracy Samoa`s government opens its sessions with the acknowledgement of God`s guidance and presence by His Holy Spirit.....how many naitons do that?
		Religion in Samoa is important its what keeps Samoa at peace.
	www.nationmaster.com /country/aq-american-samoa (310 words)

	Geography of American Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This article describes the geography of American Samoa.
		MapQuest zoom level 4 shows the location with respect to the state of Samoa.
		American Samoa · Cook Islands · French Polynesia · New Zealand · Niue · Pitcairn · Samoa · Tokelau · Tonga · Tuvalu · Wallis and Futuna
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_American_Samoa (341 words)

	1Up Travel : American Samoa Geography and Facts
		Geography - note: Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean, sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected by peripheral mountains from high winds; strategic location in the South Pacific Ocean
		Background: Settled as early as 1000 B. C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
		We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities before you travel.
	www.1uptravel.com /geography/american-samoa.html (299 words)

	American Samoa - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY: American Samoa is a small group of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls located in the South Pacific Ocean about 3,700 km (2,298 mi) southwest of Honolulu and 2,575 km (2,220 mi) northeast of New Zealand.
		The rainy season is from November to April and the dry season is from May to October with little seasonal temperature variation.
		The 1960 constitution, which combines traditional practices with the needs of a modern state, gives the American Samoans self government with certain powers reserved to the US Secretary of the Interior.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/amersam.htm (354 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.
		Samoa CU Manager Takes Stand To Defend His Actions.(American Samoa Government Employees FCU)(Brief Article)
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	American Samoa - Facts about American Samoa including map and flag images
		American Samoa - Facts about American Samoa including map and flag images
		Settled as early as 1000 B. C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
		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
	www.world-atlas.net /American_Samoa (953 words)

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