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Population

🇦🇸 American Samoa46,765
🇨🇰 Cook IslandsNo data

Population data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇦🇸 American Samoa200 km²
🇨🇰 Cook IslandsNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇦🇸 American Samoa234 /km²
🇨🇰 Cook IslandsNo data

Population density data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇦🇸 American Samoa$871.0 million · 2022
🇨🇰 Cook IslandsNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇦🇸 American Samoa$18,017 · 2022
🇨🇰 Cook IslandsNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Pago Pago

Avarua

Population

46,765

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Surface area

200 km²

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Population density

234 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$871.0 million · 2022

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GDP per capita

$18,017 · 2022

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Region

Oceania

Oceania

Subregion

Polynesia

Polynesia

Currency

United States dollar · USD · $

New Zealand dollar · NZD · $

Nationality

American Samoan

Cook Island

Phone code

+1

+682

Internet domain

.as

.ck

ISO codes

AS / ASM

CK / COK

Time zone

Pacific/Pago_Pago

Pacific/Rarotonga

Native name

American Samoa

Cook Islands

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About American Samoa

American Samoa, an unincorporated U.S. territory in the South Pacific, blends island charm with a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and American influence, offering travelers a vivid glimpse into a vibrant, sun‑kissed culture.

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About Cook Islands

The Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, is a self‑governing nation of 15 small islands known for its crystal‑clear lagoons, friendly locals, and a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and modern island life.

Full Cook Islands profile →

American Samoa & Cook Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of American Samoa?

The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.

What is the population of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 46,765 people.

How big is American Samoa?

American Samoa covers an area of about 200 km².

What is the population density of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a population density of roughly 234 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $871.0 million as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $18,017.

What currency is used in American Samoa?

American Samoa uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.

Where is American Samoa located?

American Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from American Samoa called?

People from American Samoa are referred to as American Samoan.

What is the phone calling code for American Samoa?

The international dialing code for American Samoa is +1.

What is the internet domain for American Samoa?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for American Samoa is .as.

What time zone is American Samoa in?

American Samoa uses the Pacific/Pago_Pago time zone.

What is American Samoa known for?

American Samoa, an unincorporated U.S. territory in the South Pacific, blends island charm with a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and American influence, offering travelers a vivid glimpse into a vibrant, sun‑kissed culture.

What is the capital of Cook Islands?

The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.

What currency is used in Cook Islands?

Cook Islands uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD), with the symbol $.

Where is Cook Islands located?

Cook Islands is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from Cook Islands called?

People from Cook Islands are referred to as Cook Island.

What is the phone calling code for Cook Islands?

The international dialing code for Cook Islands is +682.

What is the internet domain for Cook Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cook Islands is .ck.

What time zone is Cook Islands in?

Cook Islands uses the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone.

What is Cook Islands known for?

The Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, is a self‑governing nation of 15 small islands known for its crystal‑clear lagoons, friendly locals, and a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and modern island life.