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Neighboring Countries of American Samoa
American Samoa has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of American Samoa
Location
Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand
Area
224 km² — slightly larger than Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Atoll, Swains Island)
Climate
Tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October); little seasonal temperature variation
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Lata Mountain 964 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Pumice, pumicite
Natural hazards
Cyclones common from December to March volcanism: limited volcanic activity on the Ofu and Olosega Islands; neither has erupted since the 19th century
Good to know
Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean, sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected by peripheral mountains from high winds; strategic location in the South Pacific Ocean
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).