| Climate Howland Island :
| equatorial; scant rainfall, constant wind, burning sun
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| Terrain Howland Island :
| low-lying, nearly level, sandy, coral island surrounded by a narrow fringing reef; depressed central area
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| Elevation extremes lowest Howland Island :
| Pacific Ocean 0 m
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| Elevation extremes highest Howland Island :
| unnamed location 3 m
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| Natural resources Howland Island :
| guano (deposits worked until late 1800s), terrestrial and aquatic wildlife
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| Land use arableland Howland Island :
| 0%
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| Irrigated land Howland Island :
| 0 sq km (1998 est.)
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| Natural hazards Howland Island :
| the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
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| Environment current issues Howland Island :
| no natural fresh water resources
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| Geography note Howland Island :
| almost totally covered with grasses, prostrate vines, and low-growing shrubs; small area of trees in the center; primarily a nesting, roosting, and foraging habitat for seabirds, shorebirds, and marine wildlife
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