American Samoa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/american-samoa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in American Samoa?Approximately 47,400 (2024)
2. How big is American Samoa?77 square miles (199 km²) of land
3. What is the capital of American Samoa?Pago Pago
4. What language do people speak in American Samoa?Samoan and English
5. What money is used in American Samoa?United States Dollar (USD)
6. Where are the islands located?The islands are southeast of Samoa, east of the International Date Line, at about 14.3°S 170.7°W.

Polynesia: A vast cultural and geographic region of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by island nations and diverse indigenous cultures.
Unincorporated Territory: A territory belonging to the United States that is not considered an integral part of the country, with its own constitution and government.
Matai: The traditional Samoan chiefly title, representing heads of families and holding significant social and political authority.
Non-citizen National: A legal status for individuals born in certain U.S. territories, owing allegiance to the U.S. but not possessing full U.S. citizenship rights.