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American Samoa

American Samoa is a territory in Polynesia, covering about 199 km² (77 sq mi). Its capital is Pago Pago. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Pago Pago
Continent
Oceania
Region
Polynesia
Area
199 km²
Languages
English and Samoan
Currency
United States dollar
Calling code
+1684
Internet domain
.as
World map with American Samoa highlighted in green and circled
Where American Samoa is on the world map.

Does American Samoa count as a country?

Not toward the 195. American Samoa is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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