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Country Name

American Samoa

Country Code

AS, ASM

Country Calling Code

+1 684

Country Profile

Destination American Samoa. This page is about the many aspects of the archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. A group of seven islands and atolls, with the main island of Tutuila. American Samoa is an unincorporated overseas territory of the United States. The island territory shares maritime borders with Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Niue (New Zealand), and Tokelau (New Zealand). It is the United States' only territory south of the equator. The archipelago is situated east of the island of Samoa, about 4,200 km (2,600 mi) southwest of Hawaii, (Western Samoa) and 1,200 km northeast of Fiji.

Capital Name

Pago Pago on the island of Tutuila.

Languages

Spoken languages are Samoan

Country Currency

Algerian Dinar-DZD

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC -11h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

54,300 (2015)

Country Area

199 kmē (115 sq. mi

Place to Visit

News

Samoa News Samoa's daily newspaper online. Samoa Observer Latest breaking news articles, photos, etc. from (Western)Samoa. South Seas Broadcasting Radio Station in Pago Pago.

Art Culture

Fa'a Samoa means the Samoan way - the way of our ancestors, a Samoan chieftain system of hereditary ranks rules the Samoan society in almost every aspect. Siapo.com Siapo, also known as tapa, a symbol of Samoan culture, is one of the oldest Samoan cultural art forms; the site also shows Siapo artists and artworks. Polynesian Cultural Center The portal to Polynesian culture is located on Oahu island, Hawaii.

Economy Business

American Samoa has a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned. The island's economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its commerce. Tuna fishing and tuna processing plants are the backbone of the private sector with canned tuna as the primary export. The two tuna canneries account for 80% of employment. American Samoa Government's Department of Commerce DOC is responsible for the management of economic development and environmental protection for the Territory of American Samoa.

Transport

Samoa Airways The flag carrier airline of Samoa. Inter Island Airways, Inc American Samoan charter airline. Samoa Shipping Corporation Ferry and marine shipping.

Tourism

Discover American Samoa: Tutuila, Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega, Aunu'u, Nu'utele, Manu'a, Swains, and Rose Islands. Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, boating, cruising, scuba diving, and much more.

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Visa Process

NOTES FOR SAMOA VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO SAMOA: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 day

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical; dry season (May to October), rainy season (November to April). Government: The unincorporated and unorganized territory of the US; is administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, a unit of the US Department of the Interior. Chief of state: President of the United States. Independence: none Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.

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