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GeographyLocation
Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique Geographic coordinates
12 50 S, 45 10 E
Map references
Africa
Area World Ranking: 204
Total 374 sq km
Land 374 sq km Water 0 sq km Area - comparative
Slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
185.2 km
Maritime claims
Territorial sea 12 nm
Exclusive economic zone 200 nm Climate
Tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) Terrain
Generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks Elevation extremes
Lowest point Indian Ocean 0 m
Highest point Mlima Benara 660 m Natural resources
NEGL
Land use
Arable land NA%
Permanent crops NA% Other NA% Irrigated land
NA
Natural hazards
Cyclones during rainy season
Environment - current issues
NA
Geography - note
Part of Comoro Archipelago (18 islands)
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