Capital Of American Samoa
Faleomavaega (AS00) - Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With VA Officials Regarding American Samoa’s Clinic
and, thanks to those who supported this effort and initiative, one will be located in our Territory. So once more I thank Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Daniel Akaka, Congressman Chris Smith, former Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Congressman Lane Evans, Ranking Member of the Committee, General John Ma of the 9 th Regional Support Command, and the American Samoa Legislature.” ... [Read More]
Congressman Eni F. H. Faleomavaega - American Samoa - Press Releases
Statement Of The Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega Before Special Industry Committee No. 25 U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Regarding The Minimum Wage In American Samoa (June 16, 2003) ... Samoan Chief Warrant Officer Punimata Receives General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award and Lays Wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (May 25, 2001) ... Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Serve as Senior Member of House Committee on International Relations; Also to Serve on Western Hemisphere and as Ranking Member of Asia and Pacific Subcommittee (February 2, 2005) ... [Read More]
FEMA: New Region IX Partners - American Samoa
American Samoa consists of seven islands: the main (and largest) island of Tutuila; Aunu’u; Ofu, Olosega, and Ta’u of the Manu’a group; Swains; and uninhabited Rose Atoll. Except for the low-lying atolls of Swains and Rose, the islands are mountainous and were formed from the remains of extinct volcanoes. The highest peak on Tutuila is Matafao (2,141 feet); Mount Lata (3,170) on Ta’u is the highest peak in all the islands. ... Capital: Tutuila - in the villages of Utulei and Fagotogo, in the vicinity of Pago Pago Bay ... [Read More]
CIA - The World Factbook -- Samoa
The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, agriculture, and fishing. The country is vulnerable to devastating storms. Agriculture employs two-thirds of the labor force, and furnishes 90% of exports, featuring coconut cream, coconut oil, and copra. The manufacturing sector mainly processes agricultural products. The decline of fish stocks in the area is a continuing problem. Tourism is an expanding sector, accounting for 25% of GDP; about 88,000 tourists visited the islands in 2001. One factory in the Foreign Trade Zone employs 3,000 people to make automobile electrical harnesses for an assembly plant in Australia. The Samoan Government has called for deregulation of the financial sector, encouragement of investment, and continued fiscal discipline, meantime protecting the environment. Observers point to the flexibility of the labor market as a basic strength for future economic advances. Foreign reserves are in a relativ ... [Read More]
CIA - The World Factbook -- American Samoa
unincorporated and unorganized territory of the US; administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior ... election results: House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA; Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - independents 18 ... bicameral Fono or Legislative Assembly consists of the House of Representatives (21 seats - 20 of which are elected by popular vote and 1 is an appointed, nonvoting delegate from Swains Island; members serve two-year terms) and the Senate (18 seats; members are elected from local chiefs and serve four-year terms) ... [Read More]
U.S. EPA Region 9: Pacific Islands:Territory of American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, and administered by the U.S. Department of Interior. It consists principally of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls, for a total area of 76 square miles. It is located approximately 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii. The largest and most populated island is Tutuila, on which are located the territory's historic capital (Pago Pago), and the seat of the legislature, judiciary, and the office of the Governor. It has a tropical climate with an average year-round temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and average annual rainfall is 200 inches. The heaviest rainfall occurs during the period from December to March, and typhoons are common during that time. The population is approximately 60,000 primarily ethnic Samoans. ... [Read More]
CIA - The World Factbook -- American Samoa
bicameral Fono or Legislative Assembly consists of the House of Representatives (21 seats - 20 of which are elected by popular vote and 1 is an appointed, nonvoting delegate from Swains Island; members serve two-year terms) and the Senate (18 seats; members are elected from local chiefs and serve four-year terms) ... election results: House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA; Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - independents 18 ... [Read More]
AMERICAN SAMOA
Small, non-farm businesses employing military reservists may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans if those employees are called to active duty during a period of military conflict existing on or after March 24, 1999, those employees are essential to the success of the small business’ daily operations, and the business has suffered or is likely to suffer substantial economic injury as a result of the absence of the essential employee. ... Small, non-farm businesses on the Manu’a Islands, Territory of American Samoa may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to cover working capital needs. This declaration covers the impact of reduced revenue caused by Tropical Cyclone Olaf, which occurred February 15 through February 21, 2005. These disaster loans are designed to alleviate economic losses resulting from the storm. Physical damages are not covered by these loans. Agricultural enterprises are not eligible for these SBA loans. ... [Read More]
Ben's Guide (3-5): Quick Facts: American Samoa
A group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. ... See a picture of your Congressional Delegate in the Congressional Pictorial Directory ! ... [Read More]
CIA - The World Factbook -- Field Listing - Capital
note: the Council of the European Union meets in Brussels, the European Parliament meets in Strasbourg, France, and the Court of Justice of the European Communities meets in Luxembourg ... Yamoussoukro; note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the commercial and administrative center; the US, like other countries, maintains its Embassy in Abidjan ... Plymouth (abandoned in 1997 due to volcanic activity; interim government buildings have been built at Brades Estate, in the Carr's Bay/Little Bay vicinity at the northwest end of Montserrat) ... [Read More]
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