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    American Samoa and its small group of islands were first settled by the Polynesians some 3,000 years ago. In 1722 they were discovered by Jacob Roggeveen, a Dutch explorer.
     In 1900 it became an unorganized U.S. territory, and in fact, it's today the only U.S. territory located south of the Equator.
      These rugged islands (fringed by reefs) have narrow coastal plains. All are volcanic in origin.
      The beautiful city of Pago Pago (the capital), pronounced (pãng'ó pãng'ó), has a magnificent harbor ringed by densely forested mountains. The outer islands are widely considered some of the most beautiful in the South Pacific.
      While there is a strong American influence in the islands, American Samoans proudly retain their cultural heritage.
     The local economy revolves around the long-established fishing industry, U.S. government jobs and the ever increasing tourism business.
     Samoa, a neighboring independent country, shares the same culture, and much of the same history. For additional info about American Samoa.

Map of American Samoa

Map of Samoa Islands

                                               Samoa Guide

The map of Samoa shows the two seperate countries of Samoa and American Samoa which lies about 80 kilometres to the east. Samoa offers some of the best sightseeing opportunities in the South Pacific with lots of waterfalls, coastal views, unusual sites like lava fields as well as many beautiful beach locations with traditional thatch beach bungalow accommodation. Samoa has a thriving traditional culture and travelling around the islands is amongst the most affordable in the South Pacific. American Samoa is quite different with its culture now heavily influenced by American materialism and the islands are quite expensive to travel around. However, the islands have some fantastic National Parks and coastal scenery but little tourist infrastructure making it a place for intrepid travellers only. Of the three main large islands, all are small enough to be explored on a day tour, but to experience the magnificent Samoan way of life and get out on some of the coastal walks, at least two weeks is recommended to visit them all.

Map: American Samoa (territory of US)