Terrain: flat, low-lying coral atolls
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: unnamed location 5 m
Natural resources: fish
Land use:
arable land: NA%
permanent crops: NA%
permanent pastures: NA%
forests and woodland: NA%
other: 100% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land: NA sq km
Natural hazards: cyclones may occur in the early months of the
year
Environment—current issues: fresh water resources are limited to
rainwater accumulations in natural underground reservoirs
Environment—international agreements: party to: NA signed, but not ratified: NA
Geography—note: two coral atolls thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation
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