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Geographical facts about American Samoa including Pago Pago, the capital city of American Samoa |
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| Name of the country: | American Samoa | Capital city: | Pago Pago |
| Geographical coordinates of American Samoa: | 14 20 S, 170 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Pago Pago: | 14 16 S 170 42 W |
| Location of American Samoa: | Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of American Samoa: | total: 199 sq km; land: 199 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of American Samoa: | slightly larger than Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of American Samoa: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Lata Mountain 964 m | The climate of American Samoa: | tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds: annual rainfall averages about 3 m: rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October): little seasonal temperature variation |
| Land use of American Samoa: | agricultural land: 21.7%; arable land 13.3%; permanent crops 8.4%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 78.3%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 0 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of American Samoa: | Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean, sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected by peripheral mountains from high winds; strategic location in the South Pacific Ocean | The terrain of American Samoa: | five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island) |
| Land boundaries of American Samoa: | 0 km | Borders countries of American Samoa: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of American Samoa: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about American Samoa
Are you traveling to American Samoa? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
Did you know that the legal system of American Samoa is a mixed legal system of US common law and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in American Samoa, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total 241 km (2008)), and the most crowded areas in this country are PAGO PAGO (capital) 48,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 87.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in American Samoa is 54,194 (July 2016 estimate), with a population growth rate of -0.25% (2016 estimate), and the most widely spoken language(s) are Samoan 88.6% (closely related to Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages), English 3.9%, Tongan 2.7%, other Pacific islander 3%, other 1.8%. Note: most people are bilingual (2010 estimate). These days, American Samoa has to face a net migration rate of -20.6 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in American Samoa nowadays: Pacific Islander 92.6% (including Samoan 88.9%, Tongan 2.9%, other .8%), Asian 3.6% (including Filipino 2.2%, other 1.4%), mixed 2.7%, other 1.2% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in American Samoa can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and the following ways can earn the citizenship; see United States.
In case you plan to visit American Samoa for shopping or business purposes, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in American Samoa is Flag Day, 17 April (1900).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way. In the case of American Samoa, these are the most likely dangers you might face: typhoons common from December to March. Volcanism: limited volcanic activity on the Ofu and Olosega Islands; neither has erupted since the 19th century. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Pago Pago and American Samoa?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in American Samoa, the population has to face a death rate of 4.8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about American Samoa
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in American Samoa. Here, they are Samoan 88.6% (closely related to Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages), English 3.9%, Tongan 2.7%, other Pacific islanders 3%, other 1.8%. Note: most people are bilingual (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .as
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds: annual rainfall averages about 3 m: rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October): little seasonal temperature variation.
Its capital city is Pago Pago, where the local time zone is UTC-11, which is 6 hours behind Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Pago Pago: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding American Samoa: mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Lata Mountain 964 m. The length of its total coastline is 116 km, and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in American Samoa include limited natural freshwater resources; the government’s water division has spent substantial funds in the past few years to improve water catchments and pipelines.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: typhoons common from December to Marchvolcanism: limited volcanic activity on the Ofu and Olosega Islands; neither has erupted since the 19th century.
For your traveling options, there are 3 (2016) airports and N/A heliports in American Samoa, together with N/A waterways and roadways in total: 241 km (2008).
Background of American Samoa
Like every nation, American Samoa also has its historical background and has shaped its social, cultural, political, and geographical characteristics. Settled as early as 1000 B.C., European explorers did not reach Samoa until the 18th century. In the latter half of the 19th century, international rivalries were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the US divided the Samoan archipelago. The following year, the US formally occupied its portion – a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of Pago Pago -. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
