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| Location |
Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines |
| Grography |
largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago; strategic location in western North Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates |
13 28 N, 144 47 E |
| Area |
total: 541.3 sq km land: 541.3 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Terrain |
volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in north, low hills in center, mountains in south |
| Natural Hazards |
frequent squalls during rainy season; relatively rare, but potentially very destructive typhoons (June - December) |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source:
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