| Location |
North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) |
| Geographic coordinates |
32 20 N, 64 45 W |
| Map references |
north_america |
| Area |
total: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km |
| Area comparative |
about one-third the size of Washington, DC |
| Land boundaries |
0 km |
| Coastline |
103 km |
| Maritime claims |
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm |
| Climate |
subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter |
| Terrain |
low hills separated by fertile depressions |
| Elevation extremes |
lowest point: atlantic ocean 0 m
highest point: town hill 76 m |
| Natural resources |
limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism |
| Land use |
arable land: 20%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 80% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2001) |
| Irrigated land |
NA sq km |
| Natural hazards |
hurricanes (June to November) |
| Environment - current issues |
asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space; sustainable development |
| Environment - international agreements |
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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 |