the Caribbean Area: total area: 10,400 km2 land area: 318,000 km2 comparative area: slightly smaller than Alabama Land boundaries: 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims: continental shelf: to depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm International disputes: none Climate: temperate maritime; modified by southeast trade winds; hot, humid summer (November to April) Terrain: coastal plains Natural resources: tin, rubber, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, silver, timber, uranium, hydropower potential Land use: arable land: 4% permanent crops: 0% meadows and pastures: 46% forest and woodland: 0% other: 95% Irrigated land: 10 km2 (1989 est.) Environment: deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion and political stability would
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