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  • American Samoa81 views

    Swains Island Is a Privately Owned Atoll Within American Samoa

    Unique among US territories, this remote island has been under the ownership of the Jennings family since the 19th century, creating a fascinating blend of private governance and US territorial law, with a tiny, self-sufficient population.

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    American Samoa Is the Only US Territory South of the Equator

    This unique geographical position places it entirely in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a distinct tropical climate and astronomical views not seen from the mainland US, including different constellations and a reversed seasonal cycle.

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