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Flag: American Samoa
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Definitions
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Geography Β· Territory
Uncommon
Represents American Samoa, an unincorporated U.S. territory in the South Pacific, consisting of five main islands and two coral atolls.
Used to represent American Samoa in geographical, political, or sports contexts, or to express connection to the territory.
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Excited to watch π¦πΈ compete in the Pacific Games next month!
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American Samoa has been a U.S. territory since 1900 but maintains distinct Samoan cultural traditions separate from independent Samoa.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the initial set of national flag emojis.
Growing demand for representation of all territories and nations in digital communication.
Cultural Context
Unlike independent Samoa, American Samoa remains an unincorporated U.S. territory with its own distinct political status and governance structure.
American Samoans maintain strong cultural ties to traditional Samoan fa'asamoa (way of life) while navigating American influence and governance.
Often confused with independent Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), though they have distinct flags, political systems, and somewhat different cultural practices.
Regional Variations
New Zealand
Used in contexts related to Pacific Island communities and rugby, reflecting New Zealand's significant Samoan diaspora.
United States
More commonly used in the U.S. due to American Samoa's status as a U.S. territory and the presence of Samoan-American communities.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, mainly in formal geographical contexts or when discussing U.S. territories.
Gen_Z: Primarily used for heritage pride, cultural identity markers, and in educational contexts about U.S. territories.
Older: Rarely used except in specific contexts related to geography, politics, or military service.
Millennials: Used in discussions about Pacific Islander representation, cultural heritage, and travel destinations.
Common Combinations
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Love for American Samoa or pride in American Samoan heritage.
Used by diaspora communities to express connection to their homeland.
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American Samoa rugby or sports teams.
Rugby is popular in American Samoa with strong cultural significance.
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American Samoa's tropical landscape and tourism.
Highlights the territory's natural beauty and island environment.