American Samoa
American Samoa is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Pago Pago, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- Territory of the United States
- Area
- 199 km² Number 216 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of American Samoa?
The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago. Pago Pago is the main town and is usually named as the capital; the legislature meets in Fagatogo, one of the villages around its harbour.
Which countries border American Samoa?
American Samoa has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Wallis and Futuna and Tonga.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Pago Pago |
|---|---|---|
 Samoa | Apia | 126 km (78 mi) |
 Niue | Alofi | 538 km (334 mi) |
 Tokelau | Fakaofo | 548 km (340 mi) |
 Wallis and Futuna | Mata-Utu | 601 km (373 mi) |
 Tonga | Nukuʻalofa | 899 km (559 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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