Situated in Polynesia, American Samoa 🇦🇸 (officially American Samoa) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 46,765 and a total area of 199 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered American Samoa through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Pago Pago, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is American Samoa located?
American Samoa lies in Polynesia, in the Oceania region of the world. Measuring roughly 199 square kilometres, it ranks 221st in the world by total area.
American Samoa has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Pago Pago serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else American Samoa has to offer.
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Who lives in American Samoa?
American Samoa is home to approximately 46,765 residents — the 212th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as American Samoans.
American Samoa is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Samoan. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, American Samoa rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for American Samoa is +1684. Websites from the country typically use the .as internet domain.
If American Samoa came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Pago Pago) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about American Samoa
- American Samoa's flag emoji is 🇦🇸 — its two-letter country code is AS and its three-letter code is ASM.
- American Samoa covers 199 km², ranking 221st in the world by area.
- With about 46,765 people, American Samoa holds the 212th spot in the world population ranking.
- American Samoa is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- American Samoa is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
American Samoa — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of American Samoa?
- The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.
- What is the population of American Samoa?
- American Samoa has a population of approximately 46,765 people, ranking 212th in the world.
- Where is American Samoa located?
- American Samoa is located in Polynesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in American Samoa?
- The languages spoken in American Samoa include English and Samoan.
- What currency is used in American Samoa?
- American Samoa uses the United States dollar (USD).
