Natural hazards: hurricanes (July to November)
Environment—current issues: no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchment
Environment—international agreements: party to: NA signed, but not ratified: NA
Geography—note: important location between Cuba and Central
America
People
Population: 39,335 (July 1999 est.)
Age structure: 0-14 years: NA 15-64 years: NA 65 years and over: NA
Population growth rate: 4.19% (1999 est.)
Birth rate: 13.66 births/1,000 population (1999 est.)
Death rate: 4.98 deaths/1,000 population (1999 est.)