American Samoa Population: 57,902 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Pago Pago [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to 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 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.

The American Samoan 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.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about American Samoa. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 0.04% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 72.05 yrs - Male     • 79.41 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 15,000 (2001) Televisions:     • 14,000 (1997) Radios:     • 57,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .as Did you know ... People from American Samoa are called American Samoans