Pago Pago is the capital of which country?

Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa. The town lies on the island of Tutuila, within a deeply indented harbor surrounded by steep volcanic mountains. It serves as the territory’s governmental and administrative center, even though American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States rather than an independent country.

The name is often pronounced approximately “Pango Pango,” reflecting local Samoan pronunciation. Pago Pago’s sheltered harbor helped it become an important port in the South Pacific. The United States established a naval station there in the late 19th century, and the harbor later supported commercial shipping and tuna processing.

A frequent quiz mistake is to answer Samoa, the neighboring independent country whose capital is Apia. American Samoa and Samoa are separate political entities, although they share Samoan culture, language, and historical roots. Pago Pago is the territorial capital of American Samoa; nearby Fagatogo is the official seat of government and hosts several major government offices.