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Location :
-Its an island in the Caribbean. -Coordinates : 19°N 71°W -Area : 29,418 sq mi -Coastline :1,900.8 mi -Countries : Dominican Republic and Haiti -Population 21,396,000 |
ClimateThe Island of Hispaniola consist of Mountain Ranges, Long Valleys and planes. Land forms are caused by the Contrasts in Climate conditions. Hurricanes occasionally
hit the Island causing Serious Damage. For the Most part its tropical weather all year around. Its located directly within the hurricane belt. |
Features-15 % of the forests are being used for vegetation.
-Precipitation is more intense in the months of April to November. |
Interesting FeaturesThe island's climate is subtropical, and agriculture (coffee, cocoa, sugarcane, and tobacco)
- flourishes in the abundant rainfall. In some areas of the island (in Haiti especially), increased population has caused significant deforestation for cultivation |