Location: 15 25 N, 61 20 W

Area: 754 km² (land=754 km²; water=0 km²)

Coastline: 148 km

Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall

Terrain: rugged mountains of volcanic origin

Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m

Highest Point: Morne Diablatins 1,447 m

Natural Resources: timber, hydropower, arable land

Natural hazards: flash floods are a constant threat;
destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer
months, 10 active volcanoes

Environmental issues: unavailable

Population: 69,655 (Jul 2003 est.)

Ethnic groups: black, mixed black and European,
European, Syrian, Carib Amerindian

Languages: English (official), French patois