Territory Information
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American Samoa
"the fourth territory" quarter to be struck by
the mint on
July ?, 2009 |
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| The quarter's territory face depicts traditions of
American Samoan Life. The Ava Bowl where tradition has it that ceremonial drink are mixed
and comsumed for important occassions. A whisk and staff represent Samoan orators at the
events. The quarter face is completed with Samoa Muamua Le Atua meaning "Samoa, God
is First" |
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Territory
Date: |
April 17, 1900 |
Bits of History
Update:
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| Order: |
4 |
| Capital:
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Pago Pago |
| Largest
City: |
Pago
Pago |
| Nickname: |
"The
Navigators Islands" |
| Island
Birds: |
Collared Kingfisher
& others |
| Territory
Flower: |
Paogo
(Ula-fala) |
| Largest
Tree: |
Mamala (Dysoxylum
samoense) |
| Territory
Motto: |
"Samoa
Muamua le Atua" (In Samoa, God is first) |
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Territory Name Origin:
Unknown: Several competing legends tell
the tale of the Island's name.
Fun Territory Facts:
American Samoa has a population of 57,794. Its commposed of six islands 76.8 square miles,
Tutuila is the largest and the highest point is Mount Lata on Ta'u Island at 3166 feet
above sea level. It was founded by Jacob Roggeveen, a Dutch explorer in 1722
and cedded to the United States by the High Chiefs of Tutuila. American Samoa
supplies about 1/2 of all the tuna sold in the United States. It is a South Pacific
paradise with coral reefs, beaches, and the American Samoa National Park, on three
different islands, is dedicated to preserve and protect the tropical forest and
archeological and cultural resources of American Samoa.
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