American (Eastern) Samoa: information about the country. Samoan American American Samoa

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Hotels

In American Samoa, the choice of hotels is limited. There are a few resort hotels With own beaches and a large territory.

The most common type of “hotel” is an open veranda with a roof on pillars, where there is a bed, a mosquito net and basic furniture. All amenities on the streets. This accommodation option is a frequent choice of backpackers and ecotourism lovers. You need to be prepared for the fact that electricity is supplied on schedule due to frequent interruptions, so it is better to charge your mobile phone once again.

More expensive hotels have their own electric generators.

Attractions

Everything worth looking at was created by nature: there is no special architecture here; due to the favorable climate, everything is limited to modest rain shelters. But there are beautiful beaches, a unique underwater world, unfamiliar flowers and plants, warmth and, of course, an endless ocean.

Fagatele Bay National Marine Reserve- a great place to see hundreds of species of exotic fish in one place. From June to September, the famous humpback whales can be seen in the waters of the bay. You can book an underwater excursion to see the described beauty of the underwater world with your own eyes.

Museums

The status of a “museum under open air" deservedly bears the title of the whalers' city of Leone. Here, since ancient times, the islanders have been catching whales. Island architecture is mixed with colonial architecture, as if recreating the life of the century before last.

The Jane Haydon Museum can be described as a “local history museum”. It houses a modest but interesting collection of Samoan arts and crafts and household items.

Climate: Tropical maritime, southeast wind. Annual precipitation averages about 3 m. Rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October). Seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Resorts

Tutuila Island is the main and most populous island of the country. This is where they are concentrated best hotels, beaches and entertainment for tourists.

Best beaches: Maliu Mali, Sliding Rock, Thule.

Leisure

The ocean and the beach are the main places for leisure activities. A wonderful underwater world, underwater coral massifs - excellent conditions for diving or snorkeling. Surfing, fishing and hiking will become the main relaxation and entertainment during your vacation.

Terrain: Five volcanic islands and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls.

Transport

The main feature of the local public transport - homemade buses , converted from trucks. Everything is very simple: the car body is cut down and a new, longer one is created from wood. There is nothing like this anywhere else in the world.

Standard of living

American Samoa is a US territory not included in its states. There are even a few McDonald's restaurants, although they are not particularly popular among the islanders.

All infrastructure (down to road signs and mailboxes) - American.

The islanders are engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing and work in government services. More than half of the population lives on food stamps, a kind of assistance from the United States. According to official statistics, more than 50% of the total population has an income below the US poverty level. This is not uncommon for Oceania countries.

Island society is divided into clans. There is no social security or pensions, the elderly and people who cannot work are the concern of the clan. Almost all the land of the islands is the property of clans, and not of any individual. That is why the development of any business here is impossible. If you wish to visit a local community, there are certain etiquette rules to follow, e.g. You can’t talk to an elder while standing, only while sitting.

Resources: Pumice.

Cities

The capital is Pago Pago, aka The largest city on islands. Only 4,500 people live here, so the status of the city and capital is conditional. City center - government agencies, restaurants, picturesque embankment.

The main local pride is that the most delicious canned tuna in the world is made here.

American Samoa is an unorganized territory in the southern part Pacific Ocean. It is not included in the . The capital of the state, Pago Pago, is located on the large island of Tutuila. official languages- English and Samoan.

A visa to American Samoa is a prerequisite for visiting this state. The territory of the country has an uncertain status and is under the jurisdiction of the United States. You need to have a valid US visa and additionally permission from the authorities of American Samoa to enter their territory.

To visit Samoa for another purpose, you need to collect a package of documents to obtain a visa, which can be obtained upon entering the country, having in hand an invitation from a hotel located in American Samoa. If the applicant already has one, obtaining permission to enter Samoa will be much easier.

To obtain a visa (work, etc.), you must have the following documents with you:

• International passport.
• Reservations or round trip tickets.
• Hotel reservation or travel voucher. You must present an official invitation from your host from American Samoa.

• Any document confirming the financial solvency of the applicant.
• A photograph measuring 5x5 cm. The image requirements are standard.

• Obtaining a visa remotely is often problematic, as they write on some forums. The time difference between Russia and American Samoa is 12 hours. At night in Moscow you will need to call hotels and ask them for this invitation.

The official cost of a visa is $40. But for preparing and issuing an invitation, hotels often ask for an additional amount for their services.

The easiest way to obtain a visa is on the neighboring islands: Tokelau or Western Samoa. There all this is done within 2-3 days. You can also obtain permission from USCIS, the United States Citizenship and Migration Service. There is also a representative office for Eastern Samoa on Hawaiian Islands in Pago Pago.

It was previously noted that in Lately American Samoa is increasingly denying Russian citizens entry into the country. It is worth saying that this message is not on the official website, and the Samoan authorities categorically deny this fact. However, more and more Russian citizens confirmed the information about the ban on entry to the islands. Now that obtaining a visa has become easier, Samoan authorities hope that the flow of tourists to their beautiful country will increase.

When traveling, it is worth considering the fact that the entire society of the islands is divided into clans. Because of this, business is not developing in the state. When communicating with local residents, you should follow certain rules of etiquette. So, when talking with an elder, you cannot stand - you are only allowed to sit. Therefore, before visiting eastern Samoa, it is advisable to carefully prepare and study local traditions.

Sights of Samoa

Samoa on the world map borders the kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand and. Despite the fact that the state is not part of the United States, the President of the United States has sovereignty here. Life on the Samoan islands dates back to the 10th century BC. e. At that time it was the center of Polynesian culture. Today Samoa is distributed on 7 islands in the Pacific Ocean.

American Samoa on the map

It is immediately worth noting that special architectural structures not on the islands. Everything worth visiting here was created by nature itself. Waterfalls, beautiful beaches, the underwater world attracts tourists from all over the world. The first place to start your trip is the capital, Pago Pago. Its population is about 4,500 people. Pago Pago Harbor is called one of the largest and most beautiful in the South Pacific. It seems to cut the island into 2 parts, on one of which the port of Samoa is located.

Another must-see place is Aunuu Island. Only about 415 people live on the island village. Aunuu is loved by tourists for its crystal clean lakes and sandy beaches. There is also a volcano with a freshwater swamp, cliffs and cliffs with walking trails and mango bushes. At low tide you can see reef walls that “emerge” from the water.

However, the most picturesque place in the entire state is rightfully considered National Park American Samoa. It combines tropical forests, coastal reefs, magnificent landscapes and even mountains. At its core, the National Park consists of 3 parks on 4 islands. Koh Tao Island is actually covered in wild tropical forests. The islands of Ofu and Olosega attract with coral reefs and sandy landscapes. And the island of Tutuila combines wildlife, virgin forests and picturesque shores.

A territory extending its jurisdiction over the 7 eastern islands of the Samoan archipelago, stretching along latitude 14°S, longitude 170°W, in the South Pacific Ocean, southern Polynesia, east of Australia and northeast of New Zealand. Unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States.

The territory's borders are maritime: with the Independent State of Samoa in the west, the Kingdom of Tonga in the southwest, the territories of New Zealand - Tokelau in the north, the Cook Islands in the east, Niue in the south. Land area - 199 km². Population 61 thousand people. (2004).

The capital is Pago Pago (approx. 15 thousand inhabitants, 2001), located on largest island- Tutuila, administratively divided into western and eastern (with the island of Aunuu) regions. The third area is the Manua group of islands (Tau, Olosega and Ofu islands). Particularly noteworthy are Rose Island (uninhabited) and Swains Island (privately owned). The official languages ​​are English and Samoan. Official holidays are April 17, Flag Day (the first raising of the US flag on the islands) and traditional US holidays. The monetary unit is the US dollar.

American Samoa is an unorganized and unincorporated territory administered by the Department of Insular Affairs. The President of the United States has the right of sovereignty over the territory and is also the guarantor of the local constitution. The US government maintains custody of American Samoa. Residents of American Samoa participate in the primaries of the Republican and Democratic parties, but do not participate in the election of the President of the United States. Executive power on the islands is exercised by a governor elected for 4 years (since 2003 Togiola T. A. Tulafono), legislative power is exercised by a bicameral legislature (Fono). In the upper house there are 18 people elected from among the chiefs (matai) of the clans, in the lower house there are 20 elected deputies and one representative of Swains Island without the right to vote. American Samoa's nonvoting delegate is sent to the U.S. House of Representatives. Residents of American Samoa are considered Americans by nationality, but are not US citizens. Diplomatic relations are administered by the American government.

Ethnic composition: Samoans (Polynesian group) - 89%, Tongans - 4%, Europeans and Americans - 2%, others - 5% (2000). The population in 1980 was 32,297 people, in 1990 - 46,773, in 2000 - 57,291. The official estimate for 2004 was 61 thousand people. The official languages ​​are English and Samoan (one of the most archaic Polynesian languages). The majority of the population is bilingual. More than 50% of believers are Congregational Protestants, 30% are other Protestant denominations, and 20% are Catholics. Some ritual practices of pagan origin are preserved. The islands have Catholic and Anglican church-administrative structures. The Council of Seventh-day Adventist Christian Churches operates.

The structure of reproduction typical for developing countries, with a significant migration influx: natural increase - 32.2 ‰ (birth rate - 37 ‰, mortality - 4.8 ‰), average annual migration increase - 19.3%, total increase - 22.5% (year 2000). About 85,000 Samoans live in the contiguous United States and Hawaii. The age structure is also typical for developing countries - a high proportion of children (0-14 years old) - 38.7%, a low proportion of working age (15-64 years old) - 58%, a very low proportion of old people (65 years old or more) - 3.3% (year 2000). Average age population - 21.3 years. Men predominate - 104.4 per 100 women. Average life expectancy is 75.5 years (men - 72, women - 79). Population density 286 people per square meter. km. (year 2000). The most densely populated island is Tutuila, especially its southwestern lowland part (440 people per km²). EAN - 30.8%, unemployment rate - 5.2% (2000). The population is employed in industry (mainly fish processing and fish canning, concentrating about 1/3 of the EAN) and the service sector (where a significant number of civil servants are allocated - also about 1/3 of the EAN). In 1995, the following employment structure was observed: agriculture, fishing and forestry - 2.3%, industry and construction - 36.1%, service sector - 61.6%, including social services - 21.3%, government management - 17.2% (total public sector - 38.5%).
The GDP of American Samoa is $0.5 billion (PPP, 2000). The monetary unit is the US dollar. In the service sector there is a significant share of public administration and social services, tourism is slightly developed. Three banks and 3 non-bank financial institutions. The main industry is fishing (tuna processing, supplied mainly by American, South Korean and Taiwanese fishermen, and its canning; in large companies they are usually combined). Crafts are developed. Pumice is mined on a small scale. Pineapples, bananas, coconut palms (raw materials for copra production), vegetables, papaya, and breadfruit are grown. More than 90% of land is in communal use. Cultivated land - 5%, under temporary crops - 10%. Highway - 150 km, 200 km - secondary roads. Sea connections with ports of the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. international Airport Tafuna (11 km from Pago Pago). 15,000 telephone lines (2001), satellite communication station.

Exports of American Samoa - $346.3 million (export quota - 69.3%), 96% - canned tuna, imports - $505.9 million, 44% (2000) - raw fish products (tuna), oil and petroleum products, food, clothing, vehicles. Negative trade balance. International trade focused on the USA (80% of trade turnover, 56% of imports and almost all exports), other important trading partners (by import volume) are Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, South Korea, Japan, China.

Average GDP per capita is $8,000 (PPP, 2000). 56% of families have income below the official poverty level in the United States.

Education: 97% of adults are literate. Compulsory 12-year education. 59 preparatory, 32 primary and 9 secondary schools (1996). One college is American Samoa Community College.

In accordance with traditional culture Samoan social structure is regulated by the fa'amatai system, in which the basis of the social structure is the aiga - clan, extended family, led by an ormatai or matai - leader responsible for maintaining the continuity of generations, mythological conceptualization, the relevance of customary law, and the preservation of traditions. The tourism industry exploits a number of ritual vocal and dance practices of the Samoans.

Newspapers: government daily “News bulletin” (on English language, 1800 copies), “Samoa news” (in English and Samoan, 4500 copies, 5 times a week), “Samoa Journal and Advertiser” (in English and Samoan, 3000 copies, daily). Two radio stations, and one television company (18 hours of broadcasting daily in English and Samoan, on two channels).

Samoan American - unincorporated unorganized territory and not included in the United States in the South Pacific.

Territorial maritime boundaries: with the Independent State of Samoa in the west, the Kingdom of Tonga in the southwest, the territories of New Zealand - Tokelau in the north, Cook Islands in the east, Niue in the south.

The climate is tropical, hot; softened by breezes and southeast trade winds. average temperature July +25°C, February +27°C. Maximum precipitation is 300-430 mm. The rainy season is from November to April. Typhoons are frequent in December-March. The rivers are short, many do not reach sea ​​coast, there is a shortage of water.

Story

The islands were inhabited around 1000 BC, it is believed that this occurred during migration from South-East Asia. The next influx of settlers displaced the previous inhabitants, who settled on the islands east of Samoa.

The first Europeans appeared here in the 18th century. In 1722, the Samoan archipelago was discovered by the Dutchman Jacob Roggeveen. In 1878, the United States received the rights to create naval base to Pago Pago and trade.

In 1889-1899 The islands were jointly administered by the United States, Germany and Great Britain. In 1900, the islands of Tutuila and Aunuu were ceded to the United States, and in 1904 the Manua group also ceded to the United States. In 1922, the island received the status of an unincorporated US territory. In 1960, a constitution was adopted giving the islands internal self-government.

Sights of Samoa American

Tutuila(Maouna) - main island American Samoa and the third largest in the group (141.8 km 2) - located in the very center of Samoa, approximately 70 km east of the island Upolu (Independent Samoa) and 110 km west of the Manua group. Stretching from southwest to northeast for almost 31 km, it is formed by the slopes and ridges of a whole group of ancient volcanoes, the highest of which is considered to be the long-extinct Matafao (654 m), the most beautiful is Pioa (Rhinemaker, 523 m), and the most ancient - Alava (491 m, it is its destroyed caldera that forms the vast Pago Pago Bay). Low running in all directions mountain ranges have quite steep slopes, which are abundantly overgrown with tropical vegetation, abound in gorges and form many bays and bays along the entire perimeter of the island.

Town Pago Pago (local residents Pronounced Pango-Pango) is one of the most picturesque capitals in the world and one of the best natural deep-water harbors in the South Pacific. Pago Pago is actually the collective name of several villages stretching along the shore of the harbor of the same name, so it is customary to use this word to refer to the bay itself, the capital, and this entire area.

The main attraction of the capital remains the vast and superbly protected Pago Pago harbor, made famous by Somerset Maugham and the events of World War II. Jutting far into the southern coast and almost cutting the island in two, this collapsed volcanic caldera is one of the largest natural harbors in the South Pacific and the best anchorage in the region.

Mount Alava lies north of the shoreline of Pago Pago harbor. Hiking trails with a total length of about 10 km lead to its top (491 m), from where a majestic panorama of the bay and the surrounding areas opens up. And the mountain itself is the center American Samoa National Park(9.9 km 2). Until 1980, it was possible to climb to the top of the mountain by cable car, originating directly from the port area of ​​the harbor, but on April 14 of that year, an American plane, performing demonstrations in honor of Flag Day celebrations, damaged the power cable and crashed into the wing of the Rainmaker Hotel - one from the symbols of the country (currently being intensively reconstructed). And 7 km east of Pago Pago, the lowland part of the park overgrown with forest begins - the Amalau Valley, which can be reached along the road passing through the village of Afono and ending at the picturesque islet of Pola (the island itself can be reached by boat from the village of Vatia).

South of the airport in Fogagogo there is a pleasant beach of the same name with a small resort of Maliu Mai. The coastal restaurant offers a beautiful panorama of the wild southern coast and many wave caverns. Almost at the very coastline lies the Vaitogi region, where a small tract of virgin tropical forest is protected, rising like a wall above the rocky coast. Just 1.5 km along the coast there is a small bay with two sandy beaches and excellent conditions for snorkeling. Another coastal road leads west to Vailoatai, also known as " Sliding Rock"The nearby village of Alega is famous for its beach, perhaps the most picturesque on Tutuila, although the almost constant surf makes this place more suitable for surfers than swimmers. The village offers good conditions for swimming and diving.

Historic whaling town Leone surrounded by several ancient archaeological sites, including stone quarries in the hills above the city (the stone cut here was used to make various cutting tools) and several burial sites of Polynesian tribes. And in the city itself, the traditional Polynesian meeting house ("phale") and the small but very picturesque city cathedral are noteworthy.

Fagatele Bay, located in the very southern point Tutuila is an underwater volcanic crater surrounded by steep cliffs and is currently designated as a National Marine Reserve. There are excellent snorkeling and scuba diving spots and nearly 200 species of coral, which are now recovering from a massive crown of thorns starfish attack in the late 1970s that wiped out up to 90% of the coral over a huge area. Tropical fish in these waters are also extremely diverse, and between August and November the bay is visited by herds of southern humpback whales, which spend their time here. the winter vacation". In the eastern part south coast The village of Sailele with its magnificent beach and the safe lagoon near the village of Amouli with its pyramidal volcanic island off the coast and excellent conditions for sea recreation are noteworthy.

Samoan American Cuisine

The main components used in national cuisine The most American - coconut, taro, sweet potato, rice and millet, a variety of fruits, and of course a huge amount of seafood.

Meat here was traditionally considered a festive dish; only a small amount of pork and poultry was present in the daily diet.

Supoesi(Supoesi) - a dish traditionally eaten for breakfast - hot soup made from papaya and coconut cream. Some people like it, some don’t, but nevertheless, many become real fans of this soup.

Supasuy(Supasui) - a stew originally borrowed from Chinese cuisine, but modified and taken root in Samoa. Made from beef marinated in soy sauce, ginger, garlic and onion. All this wealth is simmered with noodles and eaten with soy sauce.

Fauci(Fausi) is a traditional dessert made from baked taro or, in extreme cases, pumpkin. Served with caramel and coconut cream sauce.

Among the drinks the most popular " Well" (green coconut juice), cocoa (very strong) and " kava"("ava"). This drink is non-alcoholic, but is considered alcoholic. A paradox? Not at all. The fact is that traditionally it is made from the root of kava (yangon). The drink is so saturated with flavonoids that it has an effect similar to tranquilizers, but externally very similar to intoxication, so you should use it very carefully.

American Samoa ( American Samoa) - dependent territory of the United States ( United States of America), occupying eastern part Samoan archipelago ( Samoan Islands) in the South Pacific ( South Pacific). Land borders does not have, the nearest neighbors - independent state Samoa ( Samoa), Tonga ( Tonga), Tokelau ( Tokelau) and Niue ( Niue). Capital - Pago Pago ( Pago Pago).

The climate is tropical, maritime, trade wind. There is little temperature difference throughout the year, with two dry seasons: April–May and September–October. It rains most in December - April. The optimal time for a holiday on the islands is considered to be June–August.

The official languages ​​are English and Samoan, the majority of the population speaks both. Protestantism dominates in the religious sphere; every fifth resident of the islands is Catholic.

American Samoa is of interest to tourists on vacation mainly as beach resort. You can spend time by the sea almost anywhere along the coast, but the most popular is “Two Dollar Beach” ( Two Dollar Beach), Ofu Beach ( Ofu Beach) and Maliu Mai Beach ( Maliu Mai Beach).

Excursion tourism allows you to only slightly diversify your pastime and can hardly become the main purpose of a trip to this country. Usually foreigners, tired of the beaches, make hiking By national park American Samoa ( National Park of American Samoa), Fagatail Bay ( Fagatele Bay), Mount Alava ( Alava Mount), travel by boat to remote islands or isolated areas of coastline with wildlife.

Some travelers come to American Samoa to go surfing. Alofau Bay is popular ( Alofau Bay), Carter Beach ( Carter Beach) and Leon Bay ( Leone Bay). Many areas of the coastline are suitable for diving, especially Coral reefs near the island of Tao ( Ta'u).

How to get there

Airplane

Direct flights between American Samoa and European countries ( Europe) No. You can get there with several transfers: through the USA, Australia ( Australia) or New Zealand (New Zealand) to independent Samoa, Fiji ( Fiji) or Tonga, and from there fly to American Samoa. Most often, tourists and their fellow travelers from Western Europe prefer to fly through the USA: first to one of the American airports east coast, then to Honolulu ( Honolulu) in the Hawaiian Islands ( Hawaii), and from there there are direct flights to Pago Pago. This route is far from the shortest, but it is the most reliable.

Visa

Tourists from Western European countries wishing to travel to American Samoa can stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa. Residents of countries of Eastern Europe, including Greece ( Greece), as well as the CIS ( CIS) must apply for a visa through the American Samoa Immigration Service ( Immigration Service American Samoa). Theoretically, this can be done by contacting the department’s central office in Pago Pago by phone and sending scans of documents by email or fax. In practice, this method almost does not work, so it is recommended to apply for a visa at the country’s representative office in neighboring independent Samoa or American state Hawaii. Registration of a visa at a foreign mission takes about 3 working days.

There are no direct flights from the European continent to American Samoa, so you may need transit visas those countries through which travelers plan to fly on vacation.

Customs

Relocation of foreign or national currency through the customs of the country is carried out without restrictions, but the amount of more than 10,000 US dollars must be declared. Gold and jewelry are also subject to declaration.

When you come to the islands on vacation, you can take with you duty-free:

• small amounts of alcohol and tobacco;
• perfumes within reason;
• personal belongings and electrical equipment for your own use.

The following are prohibited from entering the country:

• meat and other non-canned foods;
• historical and artistic values.

It is prohibited to take from a trip to American Samoa:

• historical and artistic values;
• objects found at the bottom of the sea;
• products made from corals, turtle shells, feathers and skins of local animals.

Kitchen

Samoan cuisine developed in conditions of a shortage of high-calorie plant and animal foods with an abundance of seafood, and therefore differs little from the culinary traditions of other peoples of Oceania ( Oceania).

Meat for a long time was a purely festive product due to its high cost. Samoans mainly eat pork and poultry. Tourists and their fellow travelers are recommended to try Puaa Tunuvililili(roast pork) Taisi Moa(chicken baked in banana leaves) and Moa Tunupau(charcoal grilled chicken).

Among the soups that you can order while traveling to American Samoa, these are worthy of attention: Suafa'i(banana soup) and Sua I'a(fish soup with coconut milk).

Foreigners should definitely try the restaurant Oka I'a(finely chopped raw fish, marinated and served in coconut sauce), Faiai Fee(a similar dish, but with octopus), Faiai Eleni(herring in coconut milk) and Vaisu(fish processed according to prescription Oka I'a and then fried).

Fruits and vegetables on the islands are usually minimally cooked and eaten raw or semi-raw as salads. While vacationing in American Samoa, vacationers are advised to taste Alaisa fa'apopo(rice porridge with coconut milk) and Fa'apapa(coconut bread).

For dessert, fruits are traditionally served, as well as sweet dishes based on coconut milk. Worth the attention of foreigners Fa'ausi(caramel dessert made from flour, sugar and coconut), Keke Fa'i(banana cakes) Panipopo(sweet coconut cakes), Pisua(tapioca in coconut caramel) and Poi(banana pudding).

Non-alcoholic drinks are presented Koko Samoa(a strong cocoa-based tonic drink), as well as all kinds of juices, for example, Vaimeleni(watermelon juice drink) and Vaifala(Pineapple juice).

The variety of alcoholic beverages on the islands is achieved mainly through imports. Vacation travelers should check out local beer Vailima, as well as a drink called 'Ava(not alcoholic, but produces a similar effect on the body).

Money

The official currency is the US dollar ( USD), equal to 100 cents. Banknotes from 1 to 100 dollars are used, as well as coins from 1 cent to 1 dollar.

American money can be purchased before the start of the trip, since it is one of the world's convertible currencies. In American Samoa, foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and at the airport.

Credit cards are accepted without any problems in the capital, but outside Pago Pago, especially on the outer islands, cash is preferred. There are not many ATMs. They are mainly located in bank branches.

Tourists and their fellow travelers can easily cash traveler's checks (of course, it is better to take them in American dollars) at any bank branch, in most hotels and shops, as well as at travel agencies.

What you need to know

Sights of American Samoa

There is not a single object from the list on the territory of American Samoa World Heritage UNESCO. However, while traveling around the country, vacationers can get acquainted with some attractions.

• American Samoa National Park is located on three islands and is one of the main tourist sites in the country.
• Oceanography Center ( National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa) in Pago Pago.
• Ethnographical museum ( Jean P. Haydon Museum) on the island of Tutuila ( Tutuila) is a small museum where you can learn about Samoan culture and traditions.
• Mount Matafao ( Matafao Peak), Rain Mountain ( Rainmaker Mountain) and Mount Alava - three picturesque volcanic peaks on the main island. These places are of great interest to lovers active rest and walking routes.
• Aunuu Island ( Aunu'u) - small volcanic island, famous for Maama Bay ( Ma'ama'a Cove) and Lake Pala ( Palalake).
• Fogama Crater ( Fogama'a Crater) - one of the few pieces of evidence last eruption to Samoa.
• Leala Beach ( Le'ala Shoreline) - a section of coastline in the western part of the main island with a very interesting geological structure.
• Wayawa Strait ( Vai'ava Strait) is a narrow strait in the north of the main island, created by the surf in volcanic rock.
• Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary ( Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary).
• Leon Whalers Village ( Leone) with its Meeting House will be of interest to those who appreciate unusual architecture, combined with picturesque views of nature.

Souvenirs of American Samoa

From a trip to American Samoa, tourists take home:

• traditional clothing of the islanders;
• all kinds of wooden souvenirs;
• wicker bags, baskets and pandanus rugs;
• products made from coconut shells.