exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 50 nm International disputes: some maritime disputes (see littoral states) Climate: northeast monsoon (November to April) Terrain: lowland; gently undulating central plateau Natural resources: petroleum, coal, copper, molybdenum, tungsten, phosphates, tin, uranium, gem diamonds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower potential Land use: arable land: 32% permanent crops: 9% meadows and pastures: 7% forest and woodland: 47% other: 7% Irrigated land: NA km2
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