American Samoa - Military
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesAmerican Samoa is located Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand. The climate is tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October); little seasonal temperature variation. The terrain is five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island).
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually
This entry gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - male : 806
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - female : 781 (2008 est.)
Military - note
This entry includes miscellaneous military information of significance not included elsewhere.Military - note : defense is the responsibility of the US
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