NA

Land boundaries:

0 km

Coastline:

926 km

Maritime claims:

Climate:

tropical

Terrain:

flat

Elevation extremes:

lowest point: South China Sea 0 m highest point: unnamed location on Southwest Cay 4 m

Natural resources:

fish, guano, undetermined oil and natural gas potential

Land use:

arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (2005)

Irrigated land:

0 sq km

Natural hazards:

typhoons; numerous reefs and shoals pose a serious maritime hazard

Environment - current issues: