American Samoa is a
United States territory in the South
Pacific Ocean. 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 US divided the Samoan archipelago. The US formally occupied its portion - a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of [Pago Pago]
? - the following year.
Curious facts:
- Made in the USA - Goods manufactured in territories / protectorates of the United States can be labeled 'Made in the USA'
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