Location: 13 53 N, 60 68 W

Area: 616 km² (land=606 km²; water=10 km²)

Coastline: 158 km

Climate: tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds;
dry season from January to April, rainy season from May to August

Terrain: volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys

Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m

Highest Point: Mount Gimie 950 m

Natural Resources: forests, sandy beaches, minerals (pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential

Natural hazards: hurricanes and volcanic activity

Environmental issues: deforestation; soil erosion, particularly in the northern region

Population: 162,157 (Jul 2003 est.)

Ethnic groups: black 90%, mixed 6%, East Indian 3%, white 1%

Languages: English (official), French patois