| Location | Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela |
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| Geographic coordinates | 12 30 N, 69 58 W |
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| Zone | Central America |
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| Area | total: 193 sq km
land: 193 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
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| Land boundaries | 0 km |
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| Coastline | 68.5 km |
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| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm |
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| Climate | tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation |
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| Terrain | flat with a few hills; scant vegetation |
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| Elevation extremes | lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Mount Jamanota 188 m |
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| Natural resources | NEGL; white sandy beaches |
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| Irrigated land | 68.5 km |
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| Natural hazards | lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt |
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Environment -
current issues | NA |
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| 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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