Fun facts about American Samoa

10 facts about American Samoa: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
  2. The islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
  3. The currency used in American Samoa is the United States Dollar (USD).
  4. American Samoa is known for its beautiful National Park of American Samoa.
  5. The official languages are Samoan and English.
  6. The islands are home to flying foxes, a large species of bat.
  7. American Samoa has a traditional Polynesian culture.
  8. The territory consists of five volcanic islands and two atolls.
  9. Tuna fishing and tuna processing are the main industries.
  10. The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.

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