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American Samoa

American Samoa
  • Capital

    Capital

    Pago Pago

  • Local time

    Local time

    18:19

  • Population

    Population

    56 400

  • Driving side

    Driving side

    Right

  • Calling code

    Calling code

    +1-684

  • Currency

    Currency

    $ USD (dollar)

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American Samoa

American Samoa
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  • Capital

    Capital

    Pago Pago

  • Local time

    Local time

    18:19

  • Population

    Population

    56 400

  • Driving side

    Driving side

    Right

  • Calling code

    Calling code

    +1-684

  • Currency

    Currency

    $ USD (dollar)

  • Petrol price

    Petrol price

    € 0.95 pl

  • Precipitation

    Precipitation

    3 526mm /year

Geography & travel

  • Country Area

    Country Area

    199 km2

  • Protected Area

    Protected Area

    13%

  • Forest Area

    Forest Area

    88%

  • Agricultural area

    Agricultural area

    24%

  • Annual air passengers

    Annual air passengers

    98 949

Population

  • Languages

    Languages

    Samoan
    English
    Tongan

  • Tuberculosis

    Tuberculosis

    8 per 100k

Economy

  • Industries

    Industries

    tuna canneries, handicrafts

  • Agriculture

    Agriculture

    bananas, coconuts, vegetables, taro, breadfruit, yams, copra, pineapples, papayas

  • Natural Resources

    Natural Resources

    pumice, pumicite

  • Natural Resources

    Natural Resources

    pumice, pumicite

  • Renewable Energy

    Renewable Energy

    0%

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What not to do when visiting American Samoa

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Don't eat while walking.

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Don't point with feet or legs to anyone. Sit with legs crossed (men) or folded to one side.

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Don't drive fast on Sundays - it's a day of worship for Samoans.

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Don't sunbath nude or topless - it's illegal.

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Don't refuse the Hibiscus blossom when offered - place it behind your left ear. The Tiare Tahiti flower can be found only in French Polynesia and is used to welcome friends or new visitors.

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Don't bring any illegal substances - travellers must submit to a drug search, even prescripted use of marihuana can get you to prison for five years and a high fine.

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Don't forget the tropical cyclone season takes place between November and April - sometimes it may disrupt roadways or airport operations at Pago Pago airport.

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