note: in previous years, there was an average of 1,100 US military and civilian contractor personnel present; as of 1 October 2000, population decreased to approximately 970 when US Army Chemical Activity Pacific (USACAP) departed (January 2001 est.)
Elevation:
highest point: Summit Peak 5 m
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
Climate:
tropical, but generally dry; consistent northeast trade winds with little seasonal temperature variation
Economy:
Economic activity is limited to providing services to US military personnel and contractors located on the island. All food and manufactured goods must be imported.
