Jarvis Island's Geography | Jarvis Islands Geography
 Jarvis Island MapLocation: Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and 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: Territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 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), terrestrial and aquatic wildlife Land use: Arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (2001) Irrigated land: 0 sq km (1998 est.) Natural hazards: The narrow fringing reef surrounding the island poses a maritime hazard Environment - current issues: No natural fresh water resources Environment - international agreements: Geography - note: Sparse bunch grass, prostrate vines, and low-growing shrubs; primarily a nesting, roosting, and foraging habitat for seabirds, shorebirds, and marine wildlife |
