### Question
What does outlying possessions of the United States mean?


### Answer
**Outlying possessions of the United States** has the following meaning in *8 U.S.C. § 1101*:

> American Samoa and Swains Island

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

