Transport in American Samoa
Encyclopedia
American Samoa has a total of 241 km of highway
s (estimated in 2008). Ports and harbor
s include Aunu‘u, Auasi, Faleāsao, Ofu
and Pago Pago. American Samoa has no railways. The country has three airport
s, all of which have paved runways. The main airport is Pago Pago International Airport
. Per a 1999 estimate, there are no merchant marines in American Samoa.
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
s (estimated in 2008). Ports and harbor
Harbor
A harbor or harbour , or haven, is a place where ships, boats, and barges can seek shelter from stormy weather, or else are stored for future use. Harbors can be natural or artificial...
s include Aunu‘u, Auasi, Faleāsao, Ofu
Ofu
Ofu may refer to*Ofu , an island and its village in Vava'u in Tonga*Ofu-Olosega, an island in the Manu'a group in American Samoa*Ofu, Nigeria, a town and Local Government Area in Kogi State...
and Pago Pago. American Samoa has no railways. The country has three airport
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
s, all of which have paved runways. The main airport is Pago Pago International Airport
Pago Pago International Airport
Pago Pago International Airport , also referred to as Tafuna Airport , Tafuna Airfield, Tafuna Airbase or Pago Pago International with airport designation PPG is a public airport located seven miles southwest of the central business district of Pago Pago, in the village and plains of Tafuna on...
. Per a 1999 estimate, there are no merchant marines in American Samoa.
See also
- American SamoaAmerican SamoaAmerican Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the sovereign state of Samoa...
- List of highways in American Samoa
- List of airports in American Samoa