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| Location: |
Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique
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| Geographic coordinates: |
12 50 S, 45 10 E
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| Area: |
total:
374 sq km
land:
374 sq km
water:
0 sq km
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| Area - comparative: |
slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
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| Maritime claims: |
exclusive economic zone:
200 NM
territorial sea:
12 NM
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| Climate: |
tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)
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| Terrain: |
generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks
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| Elevation extremes: |
lowest point:
Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point:
Benara 660 m
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| Land use: |
arable land:
NA%
permanent crops:
NA%
permanent pastures:
NA%
forests and woodland:
NA%
other:
NA%
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| Natural hazards: |
cyclones during rainy season
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| Environment - current issues: |
NA
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| Geography - note: |
part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands
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