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GeographyLocation
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 World Ranking: 231
Total 54 sq km
Land 54 sq km Water 0 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) (2005) Irrigated land
NA
Natural hazards
Hurricanes (June to November)
Environment - current issues
Sustainable development
Geography - note
Consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land was leased by the US Government from 1941 to 1995
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