International disputes: none
Climate: tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to
October); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every
eight years on average; average temperature 17.3 degrees C; humid
Terrain: mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Montagne Pelee 1,397 m
Natural resources: coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land
Land use:
arable land: 10%
permanent crops: 8%
meadows and pastures: 30%
forest and woodland: 26%
other: 26%
Irrigated land: 60 sq km (1989 est.)
Environment:
current issues: NA
natural hazards: hurricanes, flooding, and volcanic activity (an
average of one major natural disaster every five years)
international agreements: NA
People ———
Population: 399,151 (July 1996 est.)
Age structure:
0-14 years: 23% (male 46,851; female 45,300)
15-64 years: 67% (male 132,161; female 135,707)
65 years and over: 10% (male 16,542; female 22,590) (July 1996 est.)