Nationality

People born in American Samoa — including those born on Swains Island — are American nationals, but are not American citizens unless one of their parents is a U.S. citizen. As U.S. nationals, American Samoans may not vote in U.S. presidential elections. However, American Samoans are entitled to free and unrestricted entry into the United States.

Samoans are entitled to elect one non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives. Their delegate since 1989 has been Democrat Eni Fa’aua’a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. They also send delegates to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
Administrative divisions

American Samoa is administratively divided into three districts and two “unorganized” atolls. The districts and unorganized atolls are subdivided into 74 villages. Pago Pago—the capital of American Samoa — is one of the largest villages and is located on the eastern side of Tutuila island in Ma’oputasi County district #9. Fagatogo is listed in the Constitution of American Samoa as the official seat of government, but it is not the capital.