cyclones may occur in the early months of the year
Climate:
pleasant, modified by the southeast trade winds for about nine months of the year; moderate rainfall
Agricultural:
vegetables, bananas, pawpaws, coconuts.
Economy:
Grown throughout the islands, coconuts are the sole cash crop. Copra and fresh coconuts are the major export earners. Small local gardens and fishing contribute to the food supply, but additional food and most other necessities must be imported from Australia.
