Geographic coordinates: 18 00 S, 152 00 E
Map references: Oceania
Area:
total:
less than 3 sq km
land:
less than 3 sq km
water:
0 sq km
note:
includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of about 1 million sq km, with the Willis Islets the most important
Area - comparative: NA
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 3,095 km
Maritime claims:
exclusive fishing zone:
200 nm
territorial sea:
3 nm
Climate: tropical
Terrain: sand and coral reefs and islands (or cays)
Elevation extremes:
lowest point:
Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point:
unnamed location on Cato Island 6 m
Natural resources: NEGL
Land use:
arable land:
0%
permanent crops:
0%
permanent pastures:
0%
forests and woodland:
0%
other:
100% (mostly grass or scrub cover)
Irrigated land: 0 sq km (1993)
Natural hazards: occasional, tropical cyclones
Environment - current issues: no permanent fresh water resources
Geography - note: important nesting area for birds and turtles
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