| Location | North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) |
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| Geographic coordinates | 32 20 N, 64 45 W |
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| Zone | Central America |
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| Area | total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
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| Land boundaries | 0 km |
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| Coastline | 103 km |
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| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm |
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| Climate | subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter |
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| Terrain | low hills separated by fertile depressions |
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| Elevation extremes | lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Town Hill 76 m |
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| Natural resources | limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism |
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| Irrigated land | 103 km |
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| Natural hazards | hurricanes (June to November) |
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Environment -
current issues | sustainable development |
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| Geography - note | consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land was leased by US Government from 1941 to 1995 |
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