American Samoa - Transportation
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).
Airports
This entry gives the total number of airports or airfields recognizable from the air. The runway(s) may be paved (concrete or asphalt surfaces) or unpaved (grass, earth, sand, or gravel surfaces) but may include closed or abandoned installations. Airports or airfields that are no longer recognizable (overgrown, no facilities, etc.) are not included. Note that not all airports have accommodations for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.Airports : 3 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways - total : 3
Airports - with paved runways - over 3,047 m : 1
Airports - with paved runways - 914 to 1,523 m : 1
Airports - with paved runways - under 914 m : 1 (2007)
Roadways
This entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions.Roadways - total : 221 km (2007)
Ports and terminals
This entry lists major ports and terminals primarily on the basis of the amount of cargo tonnage shipped through the facilities on an annual basis. In some instances, the number of containers handled or ship visits were also considered.Ports and terminals : Pago Pago
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