American Samoa vs Latvia
Latvia is 325 times larger than American Samoa. American Samoa would fit into Latvia about 325 times.
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American Samoa is 0.0× the area of Latvia. Put the other way, Latvia is 325× the size of American Samoa.
| American Samoa | Latvia | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 199 km² | 64,594 km² |
| Population | 46,029 | 1,847,785 |
| Density | 231 / km² | 29 / km² |
| Capital | Pago Pago | Riga |
| Region | Polynesia | Northern Europe |
| Coastline | Has a coast | Has a coast |
| Neighbours | 0 | 4 |
Why the map you grew up with disagrees
On a Mercator map, area grows with distance from the equator. American Samoa sits at about 14°S and is stretched to 1.06× its true area; Latvia at 57° N is stretched to 3.35×. That difference is why Latvia looks so much bigger than it is next to American Samoa. The figure above uses the Equal Earth projection, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
Questions about this pair
- Is American Samoa bigger than Latvia?
- No. American Samoa is 325 times smaller than Latvia. American Samoa covers 199 km² and Latvia covers 64,594 km².
- How many times does American Samoa fit into Latvia?
- About 325 times: Latvia has 325× the area of American Samoa.
- Why do American Samoa and Latvia look different on Google Maps?
- Web maps use the Mercator projection, which stretches area with distance from the equator. American Samoa is drawn about 1.06× its true area there and Latvia about 3.35×. That is why Latvia looks so much bigger than it really is next to American Samoa. Kartavera uses Equal Earth, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
- Which has more people, American Samoa or Latvia?
- Latvia: 1,847,785 people against 46,029. Density: American Samoa 231 per km², Latvia 29 per km².