| 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 |
| 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 US Government from 1941 to 1995 |
