km, Burundi 290 km, Tanzania 338 km, Zaire 1,577 km Coastline: 754 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200 m depth exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: claimed by Madagascar Climate: tropical marine, moderated by prevailing easterly winds Terrain: mostly flat to rolling, sand- and dune-covered coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, petroleum, mercury, tin, tungsten, and gold account for a few north flowing, meandering streams; severe air and water pollution Note: no natural harbors Airports: total: 1,233 usable: 1,059 with permanent-surface: 69 with runways over 3,659 m: 14 Telecommunications: inadequate service; 15,000 telephones; broadcast stations - 57 AM, 66 (22 repeaters) FM, 361 TV; tropospheric links, 8 submarine cables; satellite earth station *Guinea, Defense
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