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Geography Location: North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (US) Geographic coordinates: 32 20 N, 64 45 W Map references: North America
Area: Area—comparative: about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 103 km
Maritime claims: Climate: subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter Terrain: low hills separated by fertile depressions
Elevation extremes: Natural resources: limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism
Land use: Natural hazards: hurricanes (June to November) Environment—current issues: asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space
Environment—international agreements: Geography—note: consists of about 360 small coral islands with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land, reclaimed and otherwise, was leased by US Government from 1941 to 1995 © CIA 1999 |
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