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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: AS

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code AS

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the AS code, which represents American Samoa within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
AS
Related Codes
ASM016AQ
Official Name
American Samoa
Common Name
American Samoa
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Oceania
Area
199 km²
Country Bounds
N: -11.0497, S: -14.3825, W: -171.092, E: -169.416
Landlocked
No
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 windsannual rainfall averages about 3 mrainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October)little seasonal temperature variation
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Fagatogo
Government Type
US Territory
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
55,465
Population Density
277.33 people/km²
Nationality
Noun: American Samoan(s) (US nationals) Adjective: American Samoan
Official Languages
EnglishSamoan
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Amerika Samoa" (American Samoa)
National Holiday
Flag Day, 17 April (1900)
National Symbols
a fue (coconut fiber fly whisk that represents wisdom) crossed with a to'oto'o (staff that represents authority)
National Colors
red, white, blue
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
USD – US Dollar ($)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
US Customary (sporadically used) – Foot (ft), Pound (lb), Gallon (gal), Fahrenheit (°F)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.as
Calling Code
+1684
    Internet Hosts
    2,387
    Phones (Landline)
    10,000 lines

    American Samoa is a dependent territory situated in Oceania, comprised of a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Its location lies approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.

    *The map highlights the location of American Samoa.

    Related locale codes

    en-AS – English (American Samoa)

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