Official Name: Territory of American Samoa Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand. Includes Rose Island and Swains Island. Capital: Pago Pago on Tutuila Island Area: total: 199 sq km land: 199 sq km water: 0 sq km Lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m. Highest point: Lata 966 m.

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Population: 57,663 (July 2007 est.) Nationality: American Samoan(s) Ethnic groups: Samoan (Polynesian) 89%, Caucasian 2%, Tongan 4%, other 5%. Religions: Christian Congregationalist 50%, Roman Catholic 20%, Protestant and other 30%. Languages: Samoan (closely related to Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages), English. Most people are bilingual.

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.

Government type: Unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States. Independence: none (territory of the United States). National holiday: Flag Day, 17 April (1900).

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