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GeographyLocation
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela Geographic coordinates
12 30 N, 69 58 W
Map references
Central America and the Caribbean
Area World Ranking: 217
Total 180 sq km
Land 180 sq km Water 0 sq km Area - comparative
Slightly larger than Washington, DC Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
68.5 km
Maritime claims
Territorial sea 12 nm
Climate
Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation Terrain
Flat with a few hills; scant vegetation Elevation extremes
Lowest point Caribbean Sea 0 m
Highest point Ceru Jamanota 188 m Natural resources
NEGL; white sandy beaches
Land use
Arable land 10.53%
Permanent crops 0% Other 89.47% (2005) Irrigated land
NA (1998 est.)
Natural hazards
Hurricanes; lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt and is rarely threatened Environment - current issues
NA
Geography - note
A flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit)
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