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| Location: |
Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras
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| Geographic coordinates: |
19 30 N, 80 30 W
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| Map references: |
Central America and the Caribbean
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| Area: |
total:
259 sq km
land:
259 sq km
water:
0 sq km
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| Area - comparative: |
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
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| Maritime claims: |
exclusive fishing zone:
200 NM
territorial sea:
12 NM
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| Climate: |
tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
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| Terrain: |
low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
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| Elevation extremes: |
lowest point:
Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point:
The Bluff 43 m
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| Natural resources: |
fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism
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| Land use: |
arable land:
0%
permanent crops:
0%
permanent pastures:
8%
forests and woodland:
23%
other:
69% (1993 est.)
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| Natural hazards: |
hurricanes (July to November)
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| Environment - current issues: |
no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchment
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| Geography - note: |
important location between Cuba and Central America
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