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American Samoa is a small archipelago that occupies only 76 square miles of land. Five of the main islands (Tutuila, Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega, Aunu'u, Nu'utele) are volcanic, with rugged peaks, narrow coastal plains and fringing reefs. Swain's and Rose Islands are coral atolls.
The islands’ volcanoes, have not been active since 1911, have sculptured our lands and left an intriguing land formation, including lava tubes to explore. On Tutuila, the largest island, a huge volcano’s calderas formed one of the deepest and best-protected harbors in the South Pacific.
Most people live in villages along the narrow coastal plains, living off the sea and cultivating agriculture in the plains and nearby hills. Half the island chain is still covered with tropical forests and woodlands that are home to wildlife and birds.
Being a tropical climate, American Samoa has only two distinct seasons. During the hot and rainy season from December to April, temperatures go up to 90 degrees and have 8 inches of rain fall on a typical day. The heat is often tempered by trade winds and has cooling effect by its afternoon showers. May to November is cooler and drier, with less humidity and breezy cool evenings.
The islands’ volcanoes, have not been active since 1911, have sculptured our lands and left an intriguing land formation, including lava tubes to explore. On Tutuila, the largest island, a huge volcano’s calderas formed one of the deepest and best-protected harbors in the South Pacific.
Most people live in villages along the narrow coastal plains, living off the sea and cultivating agriculture in the plains and nearby hills. Half the island chain is still covered with tropical forests and woodlands that are home to wildlife and birds.
Being a tropical climate, American Samoa has only two distinct seasons. During the hot and rainy season from December to April, temperatures go up to 90 degrees and have 8 inches of rain fall on a typical day. The heat is often tempered by trade winds and has cooling effect by its afternoon showers. May to November is cooler and drier, with less humidity and breezy cool evenings.
