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Geography and Environment of Norfolk Island

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Norfolk Island.

Detailed geography

Physical Features

Terrain
volcanic formation with mostly rolling plains
Climate
subtropical; mild, little seasonal temperature variation
Highest Point
319 — Mount Bates 319 m
Lowest Point
Pacific Ocean 0 m

Borders and Area

Area (Comparative)
about 0.2 times the size of Washington, DC

Natural Resources and Hazards

Natural Resources
fish
Natural Hazards
typhoons (especially May to July)

Environment and Land Use

Current Environmental Issues
NA