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Jarvis Island Geography
Jarvis Island Geography: A summary of information about Jarvis Island Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Jarvis Island: Geography
Location
Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to the Cook Islands
Geographic coordinates
0 22 S, 160 03 W
Map references
Oceania
Area
total: 4.5 sq km land: 4.5 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
8 km
Maritime claims
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate
tropical; scant rainfall, constant wind, burning sun
Terrain
sandy, coral island surrounded by a narrow fringing reef
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: unnamed location 7 m
Natural resources
guano (deposits worked until late 1800s)
Land use
arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 0% other: 100%
Irrigated land
0 sq km (1998)
Natural hazards
the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
Environment - current issues
no natural fresh water resources
Geography - note
sparse bunch grass, prostrate vines, and low-growing shrubs; primarily a nesting, roosting, and foraging habitat for seabirds, shorebirds, and marine wildlife
