American Samoa
Country Code:
AS
Continent:
Oceania
Land Area (km2):
200
Total Area (km2):
199
Earth %:
0
Rainfall:
*Average mm pa
3125
Temp:
*Average °C pa
29
Wind:
12.7
UV:
extreme
Pollution:
50
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Oceania (OC)
Volcanic islands and atolls of the Pacific Ocean. Dominated by unique seabirds, marine life, and highly specialized, isolated land species.
Terrestrial
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
Tropical moist broadleaf forests feature stable temperatures and rainfall over 2000mm. Hosting half the world's species, this biome has unmatched biodiversity, peaking in its 5-layered canopy. One square kilometer can hold over 1000 tree species.
Samoa & West Polynesian Tropical Islands
Volcanic islands covered in highly intact, high-rainfall lowland and montane rainforests. Rich in unique flying foxes and endemic land snails.
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Samoan tropical moist forests
Spanning the massive, muddy Atlantic coast of northern Brazil near the Amazon mouth, this freshwater ecoregion experiences massive tides. Driven by immense runoff, it forms an expansive nursery for marine fish.
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Western Polynesian tropical moist forests
Low-lying volcanic and coral islands including Tonga and Tuvalu. They feature lush tropical canopies, flying fox species, and vital seabird colonies.