Why is American Samoa part of the United States?
Why is American Samoa part of the United States?
American Samoa became a U.S. territory by deed of cession, starting in 1900. The matai (local chiefs) of Tutuila, the largest island in American Samoa, ceded the island to the United States in 1900. Authority over American Samoa was initially placed with the U.S. Navy which oversaw the territory until 1951.
What is the national symbol of American Samoa?
The Seal of American Samoa features a fly switch (fue), a staff (To’oto’o), and a tanoa (kava bowl). The staff (To’oto’o) represents the state authority, the fly switch represents the wisdom of the traditional chiefs of Samoa.
What is the national bird of the American Samoa?
Tooth-billed pigeon
Manumea (Didunculus strigirostris), Tooth-billed pigeon. The Manumea is the national bird of Samoa and is found nowhere else in the world.
What is a Samoa tree?
Psychotria insularum, locally known as matalafi, is a small tree about 2m in height with small white flowers and glossy red berries, and is used to treat different forms of inflammation.
What is the flower of American Samoa?
List of American Samoa territorial symbols
| Type | Symbol | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Song | Amerika Samoa | 1950 |
| Bird | No official bird; see List of birds of American Samoa | |
| Flower / Tree | Paogo (Ulafala) Pandanus tectorius (officially designated as flower) | 1973 |
| Plant | ʻAva (Kava) | 1973 |
What type of animal appears on the flag of American Samoa?
The flag of American Samoa is a flag consisting of a red-edged white triangle pointing towards the hoist charged with a bald eagle clutching a war club and fly-whisk, with dark blue upper and lower triangles.
How big is the tooth-billed pigeon?
31 cm
31 cm. Chunky, dark pigeon with heavy, hooked bill.
What language is Samoa?
Samoan
English
Samoa/Official languages
