American Samoa

American Samoa is the only United States territory south of the equator. Land is held communally under Samoan custom, which keeps most of the islands out of private ownership.

Where in the world is American Samoa located?

American Samoa is a Country located in the Polynesia sub-region in the continent of Oceania.

Basic Information

Capital City: Pago Pago, capital city of American Samoa

Population: 46,029 (UN)

Area: 199 km² / 124 sq mi

People from American Samoa are called: American Samoans

Overseas Territory Of: United States of America

Geography

Latitude: 14.327° S

Longitude: 170.747° W

Geographical Subregion: Polynesia

Continental Region: Oceania

Climate

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

Economy

Currency: Dollar

Currency Code: USD

Religion

Most Predominant: Christian

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: Legislative

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

Technical Information

TLD: .as

Calling Code: +-683

MapGeo Name: American Samoa

MapGeo Code: AS

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American Samoa Armorial

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