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Location: Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique
Geographic coordinates: 12 50 S, 45 10 E
Map references: Africa
Area:: total area: 375 sq km; land area: 375 sq km; comparative area: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 185.2 km
Maritime claims:: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm; territorial sea: 12 nm
International disputes: claimed by Comoros
Climate: tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)
Terrain: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m; highest point: Benara 660 m
Natural resources: NEGL
Land use:: arable land: NA%; permanent crops: NA%; meadows and pastures: NA%; forest and woodland: NA%; other: NA%
Irrigated land: NA sq km
Environment:: current issues: NA; natural hazards: cyclones during rainy season; international agreements: NA
Geographic note: part of Comoro Archipelago