How did the US benefit from its treaty with Samoa?

The United States cooperates with Samoa on economic and trade issues while promoting U.S. exports to Samoa, reducing barriers to U.S. goods and services, and protecting the interests of U.S. investors.

Why did the US take over Samoa?

In 1872 the high chief of the tribes of the eastern Samoan islands gave America permission to establish a naval base in exchange for military protection. The eastern Samoan islands became territories of the United States and later became known as American Samoa.

Can you go to American Samoa without a passport?

US citizens and US nationals do not require a visa and may enter and leave American Samoa freely, but they do need a passport. All other nationals intending to visit American Samoa for business or holiday are required to apply for an entry visa.

Can you buy land in Samoa?

Buying or dealing in land Land in Samoa is categorized as being freehold land (privately owned), public land (owned by Government) and customary land (owned communally in accordance with traditional custom and usage). Customary land may be leased, but cannot be sold or mortgaged. Public land may also be leased.

Can I buy land in American Samoa?

In American Samoa, there are two distinct components to governance: the traditional chiefly system, the Fa’amatai, and communal lands, where land ownership is held by families. Acquiring land in American Samoa also requires people to be at least 50 percent Samoan.

How much is beer in Samoa?

Cost of Living in Samoa