| Location : |
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 : |
total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
| Area - Comparative : |
about one-third the size of Washington, DC |
| 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) (2001) |
| Natural Hazards : |
hurricanes (June to November) |
| Environment - Current Issues : |
asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space; 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 US Government from 1941 to 1995. |
