American Samoa

By / 24th May 2018

American Samoa

(Amerika Samoa)

Flag of American Samoa: Blue with a white triangle edged in red pointing from the left, featuring a bald eagle holding a war club and fly-whisk—distinct from Algeria's flag, yet both symbolise national identity.
A simple map showing American Samoa, surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean—highlighting the islands of Tutuila, Aunu’u, Ofu, Olosega, Ta’ū, Rose Island, and Swains Island. Pago Pago is marked on Tutuila. Not to be confused with Algeria.
Illustration of Earth with a red square over the Pacific Ocean, comparing the area’s size to Algeria and the Moon in the background. Text reads Earth Site © MMXIV.
A map highlighting the Pacific Ocean region, with Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in grey; a blue box marks an area in the South Pacific to emphasise Fiji and American Samoa.
Rocky, forested cliffs of American Samoa extend into clear blue ocean waters, surrounded by lush green tropical plants, under a bright sky. The peaceful scene highlights the natural beauty of the coastline.
A large military cargo aeroplane is parked on a runway in American Samoa, with green mountains in the background reflected in a large puddle under a blue sky with some clouds.
A small coconut palm seedling grows on a white sandy beach in American Samoa, scattered with shells and bordered by lush palm trees and calm turquoise water under a partly cloudy sky.
A vibrant coastal scene in American Samoa, where lush green hills and trees meet deep blue ocean waters, waves gently crashing along the rocky shoreline under a clear, sunny sky.

Capital: Pago Pago

Population (Estimated July 2012): 68,061

Area: 200km2 or 77mi2

Currency: United States Dollar (U.S.$)

Official Language: English; Samoan

Political Information: Unincorporated and unorganized territory of the US

Official Religion: No Official Religion (approximately 50% of the population is Christian Congregationalist, 20% are Roman Catholic and 30% are either protestant or have other religious beliefs)

Highest Mountain: Lata Mountain at 964m or 3162 feet

GDP Official Exchange Rate (OER is more precise at gauging a countries economic power)

(Estimated 2005): $462.2 million (US$) or (GBP)

GDP (OER) Per Capita (per member of the population estimated 2011): (US$) or (GBP)

GDP Purchasing Power Parity (PPP is good for gauging living conditions and use of resources but not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States)  

(Estimated 2007): $575.3 million (US$) or (GBP)

GDP (PPP) Per Capita (per member of the population estimated 2007): $8,000 (US$) or (GBP)

Time Zone (GMT/UTC): -11:00

Counties/Provinces/States: three districts and two islands at the second order; Eastern, Manu’a, Rose Island, Swains Island, Western

 

Leaders: President Donald Trump; Governor Togiola Tulafono

Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.

A large military cargo plane is parked on a runway in American Samoa, with green mountains in the background, reflected clearly in a large puddle on the ground under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A vibrant coastal scene in American Samoa, where lush green hills and trees meet deep blue ocean waters, waves gently crashing along the rocky shoreline under a clear, sunny sky.
Lush, green-covered cliffs in American Samoa jut into the clear blue ocean under a sunny sky, surrounded by vibrant tropical foliage and calm water in a scenic coastal landscape.
A tropical beach in American Samoa with gentle waves, golden sand, tall palm trees, and lush green hills in the background under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A palm tree growing on a beach in American Samoa.

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