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GeographyLocation
Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa Geographic coordinates
26 30 S, 31 30 E
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Africa
Area World Ranking: 159
Total 17,364 sq km
Land 17,204 sq km Water 160 sq km Area - comparative
Slightly smaller than New Jersey Land boundaries
Total 535 km
Border countries Mozambique 105 km, South Africa 430 km Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
Maritime claims
None (landlocked)
Climate
Varies from tropical to near temperate Terrain
Mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains Elevation extremes
Lowest point Great Usutu River 21 m
Highest point Emlembe 1,862 m Natural resources
Asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone, and talc Land use
Arable land 10.25%
Permanent crops 0.81% Other 88.94% (2005) Irrigated land
500 sq km (2003)
Total renewable water resources
4.5 cu km (1987)
Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural)
Total 1.04 cu km/yr (2%/1%/97%)
Per capita 1,010 cu m/yr (2000) Natural hazards
Drought
Environment - current issues
Limited supplies of potable water; wildlife populations being depleted because of excessive hunting; overgrazing; soil degradation; soil erosion Environment - international agreements
Party to
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection Signed, but not ratified Law of the SeaGeography - note
Landlocked; almost completely surrounded by South Africa
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