American Samoa Bandiera della American Samoa

Cartina geografica della American Samoa

 General informations

Country Name

American Samoa

Continent

Oceania

Surface area

199 km2

Capital

Pago Pago

Population

55,667

Language

Samoan and English

Currency

U.S. Dollar (USD)

Time zone

-12hrs compared to Italy

Area code for Italy

01139

Area code from Italy

001684

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.

Typhus

Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.

Dengue, Zika

These diseases are spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there are no vaccines. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America. It comprises the eastern section of the archipelago of the same name (while the western area is the territory of the State of Samoa).

The main islands, Tutuila and the Manu'a Islands are volcanic, and the highest peak is Mount Lata at an altitude of 996 metres. While the other islands in the group, Rose Atoll and Swains Islands, are coral atolls.

The climate is tropical, with high temperatures all year round (approx. 30°C) and heavy precipitations, which fall in the rainy season from November to April.

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