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Geography and Environment of Christmas Island
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Christmas Island.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau
- Climate
- tropical with a wet and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds; wet season December to April
- Highest Point
- 361 — Murray Hill 361 m
- Lowest Point
- Indian Ocean 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- about 0.7 times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- phosphate, beaches
- Natural Hazards
- the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- NA