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Capital: Adamstown

Population: 46 (July 2005 est.)

Land Area: 47 sq km

No. of Islands: 5

Lat/Long (Range): 25 04 S, 130 06 W

Terrain: volcanic islands with steep, rocky coastlines

Climate: tropical; hot and humid; modified by southeast trade winds; rainy season from November to March

Common Flora: Citrus, sugarcane, watermelons, bananas, yams, beans grown for food.

Common Fauna: Fish, and seabirds are the most common vertebrates