# American Samoa (AS)

**Capital:** Pago Pago  
**Currency:** US Dollar (USD) (USD)  
**Population:** 45'000  
**Area:** 199 km²

American Samoa (ISO Code: AS) is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific, east of Samoa. Politically, it operates under local self-governance but remains under U.S. sovereignty. The climate is tropical maritime, characterized by high temperatures, high humidity, and seasonal rainfall. The economy is primarily based on fishing, agriculture, and government administration, supplemented by services and limited tourism. Foreign trade focuses on the export of fish products, particularly tuna, while the territory is heavily reliant on imports such as food, fuel, and consumer goods. American Samoa serves a strategic transit function in the Pacific region, especially for maritime and air transport. The national currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), which supports trade and financial stability. Ports such as Pago Pago are central hubs for goods movement and enhance the territory's logistical connections. Despite limited infrastructure, continuous investments are made in transportation and port facilities to increase economic integration and export capacity.

**Top Import Partners:** US, CN, JP NZ, AU

**Top Export Partners:** US, JP, AU, NZ, KR

**Top Import Goods:** Nahrungsmittel, Maschinen, Erdölprodukte, Konsumgüter, Baumaterialien

**Top Export Goods:** Fisch und Fleisch, Agrarprodukte

**Key Airports:**
- [Pago Pago International Airport (PPG)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/pago-pago-international-airport-ppg)
- [Fitiuta Airport (FTI)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/fitiuta-airport-fti)
- [Ofu Airport (OFU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ofu-airport-ofu)
- [Tau Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/tau-airport-33132)

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