American Samoa - 美属萨摩亚

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American Samoa, Also known asEastern Samoa, Is in the southThe Pacific OceanofAmericaNo establishment. People have settled since the earliest 1000 years ago,EuropeExplorers arrived in Samoa in the 18th century. CapitalPago Pago, Is one of the natural harbors on the Pacific Ocean. It covers an area of ​​199 square kilometers and has a population of 67,084 people (2001). The main island isTutuila, i.(The largest area and the largest population), the rest of the islands areManua Islands(Manu'a), Ross Atoll and Swains Island.

In the second half of the 19th century,Germany、U.KCompete with the U.S.SamoaThere has been a serious international confrontation. Finally, in accordance with the provisions of the 1899 treaty, Germany and the United States divided the Samoa Islands. The following year the United States formally occupied the eastern half of the archipelago (composed of five volcanic islands and two coral reefs). Western Samoa is nowSamoaIndependent state. On May 30, 2005, American Samoa requested againUnited NationsRemove the locality from the list of colonies.

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geography

American Samoa is located in Oceania and is the only territory of the United States in the southern hemisphere. It has a land area of ​​199 square kilometers (76.8 square miles), slightly larger than Washington, and includes 5 rugged volcanic islands and 2 coral atolls. In addition, Ross Atoll is the southernmost point of the United States territory.

Between December and March, American Samoa may be hit by a hurricane.

area

city

• Pago Pago(Pronounced "Pango Pango")-the capital of American Samoa.

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American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America. Citizens of American Samoa are "nationals" of the United States, not "citizens" of the United States, but they can travel freely between American Samoa and the continental United States. They do not need to obtain a green card or visa to stay or work in the U.S. They can serve in the U.S. Armed Forces (and often do). American Samoa’s special status as an unincorporated territory can have interesting legal consequences in some respects. The U.S. Constitution is not necessarily the supreme law of American Samoa’s land. Samoan’s cultural norms, especially those related to property ownership and public display of religion, actually outperform certain established U.S. constitutional rights in American Samoa.

The main city is Pagopago, and the smaller Fagatogo is the seat of government designated by the constitution. The governor's office is in the village of Utuli, opposite Pagopago and opposite Fagatogo.

These islands are often called Samoa, the name of an independent island, while the independent country, formerly known as Western Samoa, is located about 100 kilometers west of American Samoa. In addition, the entire island group including Samoa is often identified as the Samoan Islands.

Settled by Polynesian navigators as early as 1000 BC, European explorers arrived in Samoa in the 18th century. International competition in the second half of the 19th century was resolved by a treaty of 1899 in which Germany (later Britain) and the United States divided the Samoa Islands. The United States officially occupied a part of it, a smaller group of eastern islands, with an excellent port of Pago Pago for the next year.

American Samoa is warm, humid, and rainy throughout the year, but summer (October to May) is long and humid, and June to September is slightly cooler and dry. The total annual rainfall at Tufna Airport is 125 inches (3200 mm), and the mountainous area exceeds 200 inches. This rain gave the British writer Somerset Maugham his name for his short story "Rain", which was based on Pago Pago and was later adapted into a screenplay and a movie.

90% of the land in the island group is publicly owned. Economic activities are closely connected with the United States, and a large part of its foreign trade is related to the United States. The private sector is dominated by tuna fishing and tuna processing plants, and canned tuna is the main export product. The currency transfers of the US government have also greatly increased the economic well-being of American Samoa. Since the emergence of American influence and control, the government of the United States of America has been resisting the emergence of local independence movements. At the beginning of the 20th century, the American Samoa Maoist movement was actively suppressed by the U.S. Navy.

The Governor of American Samoa is the head of government and exercises executive power. American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, administered by the Office of Insular Affairs of the United States Department of the Interior. Its constitution was approved in 1966 and entered into force in 1967.

Both American Samoa and (independent) Samoa have a traditional village political system common to all islands in Samoa, and "fa'amatai" and "fa'asamoa" interact across current international borders. Faasamoa represents language and customs, Faamatai represents the agreement between the "Presbyterian" (Parliament) and the main system. Fa'amatai and elders' assemblies are held at all levels of Samoa’s political institutions, from family to village, including regional and national affairs.

Language

English and local dialects.

arrival

American Samoa is not within the jurisdiction of the United States federal immigration and customs. All visitors to American Samoa (except for U.S. citizens and green card holders) are required to hold a passport valid for six months or more, round-trip air tickets or follow-up air tickets, and sufficient funds to support their stay. U.S. citizens and green card holders departing from the United States can enter without an ID, but they are still recommended.

However, because American Samoa has an immigration system independent of the United States, U.S. green card holders travel to American Samoa from another country (i.e., Apia-Falgari Airport, as it is the only foreign gateway). Passports must be presented. If they are not citizens of any American Samoa entry permit exempt country, they still need to obtain an entry permit for American Samoa before traveling. The only exception may be transit passengers to another US destination (Appia, Pago Pago, Honolulu), who are allowed to stay in Pago Pago

Tourists holding a valid passport and proof of continuing travel or local employment can enter the country within 30 days. Citizens of countries under the federal visa exemption program, plus Canada, can use the electronic version of "can board" to enter.

In order to obtain the "Boarding Permit", passengers must email a copy of their passport to the Attorney General's Office of American Samoa (valid for at least 6 months after they plan to leave American Samoa) at least 48 hours before travel And a copy of the round-trip or round-trip ticket. They must also pay a fee of $20 before travel or upon arrival.

In order to obtain a business or residence visa or to extend your stay to 60 days, you must visit the Attorney General's Office upon arrival. All other international passport holders who intend to travel to American Samoa for business or vacation must apply for an entry visa.

To apply for a visa, please contact the Office of the Attorney General at 1684633-4163, fax 1684633-1838 or American Samoa Immigration Service 1684633-4203 or 1684633-4204. There is currently no online application, so you must contact the Attorney General or the Immigration Bureau by phone or fax. However, they usually only tell you to ask the hotel to apply for you. They specifically mentioned that Sadie's by the Sea and Trade Winds hotels can provide this service. I don't know if there are other hotels. The license fee is $40.

By plane

There is an international airport, Pago Pago International Airport (PPG IATA), with a runway length of 2,750 meters (9,000 feet). This is also known as Tafuna Airport (or Tafuna International Airport), located in Tafuna, 5 kilometers southwest of the Pago Pago Central Business District on Tutuila Island

Hawaiian Airlines has two Boeing 767s returning from Honolulu every week. Polynesian Airlines provides services to Pagopago from Mauta Airport (MXS IATA) on Savai’i Island in Samoa (independent). Inter-island airlines provide services from Farreiro International Airport (APW IATA) in Samoa (independent) to Pagopago and Fiti Uta Airport on Taū Island (FTI IATA). The airline announced that it will start flights from American Samoa to Tonga and Fiji in 2011. Farreiro International Airport (APW IATA) is also the international gateway to the region. The airport is located 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Apia, the capital of Samoa. Daily inter-island flights between Samoa are operated by Inter-island Airlines and Polynesian Airlines. Samoa is located in the western part of the Samoa Islands.

Faleolo Airport in nearby Samoa has a wider range of international connections, including Air New Zealand to Auckland, New Zealand, Fiji Airways to Honolulu and Nadi Fiji, and Interisland Airlines to Off, Pago Pago, and American Samoa. Tao, Polynesian Airlines to Maota in Samoa and Pago Pago in American Samoa, Tongatapu in Tonga, Polynesian Blue (operated by Pacific Blue) to Auckland in New Zealand, Brisbane and Sydney in Australia.

Two airlines operating international flights between Pago Pago and Apia, Samoa provide daily scheduled flights.

Inter-island routes, ☏ 1684699-7100, ✉ [email protected]. Operates 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft and 30-seater Dornier 328 aircraft Samoa Airlines. Fly a 19-seater twin otter aircraft.

Tutuila Island has the Pago Pago International Seaport. There are many passenger cruise ships and cargo ships in this port.

Interisland Airlines is the only airline that provides daily domestic air services between Pago Pago and Manua Tao.

The flight time between Pago Pago and Manua Islands is approximately 30-40 minutes. Inter-island airlines usually increase flights as needed. Inter-Island Vacations provides reservations and reservations for inter-island flights. Fitiuta Airport (FTI IATA), (FAA LID: FAQ), 975 x 23 meters (3200 x 75 feet) is a public-use airport in the village of Fitiuta in the northeast of Tai Island.

Inter-island airlines operate flights between Fitiuta Airport on Tai Island and Apia (Faleolo International Airport) in Samoa (Independence). After arriving at Tai O Airport, locals can take a boat to Tai O and Olossega Islands. Of-IATA Airport (of-IATA) has a public airport 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) southeast of the village of Off Island, which is not served by commercial airlines.

Interisland Airlines operates flights to Taū Island. Tao Airport (TAV IATA) 661 x 30 meters (2170 x 100 feet) is a privately owned airport for private use, located 2 kilometers (1 mile). Usually not used for regular service.

There is no airport in Rose Island (Rose Atoll) and Swan Island.

By car

There are several car rental companies at or near Tutuila Airport. In Tutuila, there are taxis near the airport and Fagatogo market.

By bus

Tutuila Island has good public transportation (frequent but irregular) via "aiga" or "family" buses. For 50 cents per dollar, you can be taken to Pago Pago Port, as well as to more remote places on the island. The bus departs and terminates at the market in Fagatogo, a village next to Pagopago. The roads are usually too narrow and the traffic is too crowded to ride a bicycle.

Waving to welcome an aiga bus. Many Samoans have one-quarter or one-half bus tickets in their ears because the lavalava has no pockets. When you want to get off the bus, tap the window a few times, the bus will stop, and then throw the fare (depending on the route and distance traveled, up to one dollar) on the dashboard when you get off the bus, and pay To the driver.

By boat

The weekly ferry service from Pago Pago to the Manua Islands is provided by government-operated cruise ships. This service is carried out near Tutuila, in the villages of Afono, Vatican and Fagasa on the northern coast.

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Activity

Dining

Tutuila has a variety of places to eat, from familiar fast food restaurants to high-end restaurants. There are far fewer types of outer islands. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines, including American, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Polynesian cuisine.

Signature dishes/national dishes include Palosami, Luau and Subosi.

Safety

The crime rate in American Samoa is very low, although it is best to stay in crowded places on the beach. When swimming, don't go too far because high tides are common.

healthy

American Samoa poses few health risks to normally healthy people visiting the islands. However, there are a considerable number of dengue cases every year, and (since 2014) chikungunya is transmitted by mosquitoes, so don't forget your insect repellent (containing DEET).

Another common danger, in or near residential areas, is a herd of stray dogs. Most dogs, although they belong to someone in name, are left to their own care and feeding. They are territorial and often bite. The most common reaction of the locals is to pretend to bend over and pick up the stone. This usually scares the dog away because they are accustomed to being abused and being hit by stones.

Bring the necessary medicines because there may not be a supply. Medical services are limited and not available in the Manua Islands. LBJ Tropical Medical Center is located on Tutuila Island in the village of Fajaalu. It used to be a highly regarded regional health center; however, it is now in trouble. It has staffing issues and only provides edge (albeit cheap) services. Serious illnesses or injuries are usually transferred to hospitals in Hawaii, Fiji or New Zealand. When traveling in the area, please bring some essential medicines such as aspirin or paracetamol (acetaminophen/Tylenol), cold capsules, band-aids, sunscreen, vitamins, antidiarrheals and good insect repellents.

In many areas of Tutuila, tap water is not suitable for drinking or washing dishes due to E. coli contamination. For details, please consult the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency or drink bottled water.

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