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Area: total: 4,167 sq km (118 islands and atolls) Definition: This entry includes three subfields. Total area is the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Land area is the aggregate of all surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, excluding inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers). Water area is the sum of the surfaces of all inland water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, as delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009 See Also |
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