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American Samoan flag |
| Country |
American Samoa |
| Capital |
Pago Pago |
| Location |
Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand |
| Size |
199 sq km |
| Terrain |
five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island) |
| Climate |
tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy season from November to April, dry season from May to October; little seasonal temperature variation |
| Languages |
Samoan (closely related to Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages), English |
| Nationality |
noun: American Samoan(s)
adjective: American Samoan |
| Religion |
Christian Congregationalist 50%, Roman Catholic 20%, Protestant and other 30% |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
| Exports |
canned tuna 93% |
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