Geography: Pago Pago is the capital of America Somoa, which is group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand. Pago Pago Town is known for its stunning deep water harbour, which is a collapsed volcanic crater, and its huge Tuna canning factories.
Currency: US Dollar
National Anthem: "Amerika Samoa"
Language: Samoan
Area Comparison: America Somoa is slightly larger than Washington, DC
Distance from Pittsburgh: 11,102km or 6,898miles
Terrain: America Somoa is composed of five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains. There are two coral atolls - Rose Island and Swains Island.
Highest Point: Pago Pago is hemmed in by towering mountains including Mt. Matafao, the highest point at 2,142 ft. and the impressive Mt. Alava which forms part of the National Park on the north coast - both mountains have trails leading to their summits and offer spectacular views.
Weather You Should Expect: The climate of America Somoa is tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds. The annual rainfall averages about 3 m and the rainy season is from November to April whereas the dry season is from May to October
What You Must See: Pago Pago remains a small town with less than 4000 residents, a couple of banks, convenience stores, restaurants, the Haydon Museum with its fine collection of ancient Samoan artefacts. The National Park of American Samoa encompasses 2470 acres. There are only two trails in the park -the Mt. Alava 3-mile trail and the Pola Island trail. There is the famous Tisa's barefoot bar which is a thriving nightspot from Thursday to Saturday and quiet the rest of the week. The coastal road offers nice views towards Aunu'u Island. The island has one sleepy village, the most authentic in American Samoa, and can be visited by local boat from Auasi Village, taking 15-minutes to cross. You can hike to the unusual Pala Lake with its quicksand and beyond to Red Lake, an extinct crater in the centre of the island.
Historical Fact: Settled as early as 1000 B.C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century. International rivalries in the latter half of the 19th century were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the US divided the Samoan archipelago. The US formally occupied its portion - a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of Pago Pago - the following year.
Science Trivia: Pumice, an igneous rock, is the natural resource found in America Somoa. Although American Samoa experiences limited volcanic activity on the Ofu and Olosega Islands - neither has erupted since the 19th century.
Interesting Fact: One of the icons of American Samoa is the Rainmaker Hotel, the shabbiest hotel in the South Pacific and for those with a sense of humour, it's worth spending a night for its sheer haphazard appearance and the characters you are likely to encounter.
Fun Fact: Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected by peripheral mountains from high winds.
Everything You Need to Know About the Flag:
Currency: US Dollar
National Anthem: "Amerika Samoa"
Language: Samoan
Area Comparison: America Somoa is slightly larger than Washington, DC
Distance from Pittsburgh: 11,102km or 6,898miles
Terrain: America Somoa is composed of five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains. There are two coral atolls - Rose Island and Swains Island.
Highest Point: Pago Pago is hemmed in by towering mountains including Mt. Matafao, the highest point at 2,142 ft. and the impressive Mt. Alava which forms part of the National Park on the north coast - both mountains have trails leading to their summits and offer spectacular views.
Weather You Should Expect: The climate of America Somoa is tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds. The annual rainfall averages about 3 m and the rainy season is from November to April whereas the dry season is from May to October
What You Must See: Pago Pago remains a small town with less than 4000 residents, a couple of banks, convenience stores, restaurants, the Haydon Museum with its fine collection of ancient Samoan artefacts. The National Park of American Samoa encompasses 2470 acres. There are only two trails in the park -the Mt. Alava 3-mile trail and the Pola Island trail. There is the famous Tisa's barefoot bar which is a thriving nightspot from Thursday to Saturday and quiet the rest of the week. The coastal road offers nice views towards Aunu'u Island. The island has one sleepy village, the most authentic in American Samoa, and can be visited by local boat from Auasi Village, taking 15-minutes to cross. You can hike to the unusual Pala Lake with its quicksand and beyond to Red Lake, an extinct crater in the centre of the island.
Historical Fact: Settled as early as 1000 B.C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century. International rivalries in the latter half of the 19th century were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the US divided the Samoan archipelago. The US formally occupied its portion - a smaller group of eastern islands with the excellent harbor of Pago Pago - the following year.
Science Trivia: Pumice, an igneous rock, is the natural resource found in America Somoa. Although American Samoa experiences limited volcanic activity on the Ofu and Olosega Islands - neither has erupted since the 19th century.
Interesting Fact: One of the icons of American Samoa is the Rainmaker Hotel, the shabbiest hotel in the South Pacific and for those with a sense of humour, it's worth spending a night for its sheer haphazard appearance and the characters you are likely to encounter.
Fun Fact: Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected by peripheral mountains from high winds.
Everything You Need to Know About the Flag:
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It is blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side. A brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon). The combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa.
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