Physical GeographyArea:
Total Area: 108,889 sq km Land Area: 107,159 sq km Water Area: 1,730 sq km U.S. Comparison: slightly smaller than Tennessee Borders: Surrounded by: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico Land Boundaries: 1,687 km Coastline: 400 km Climate: tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands Terrain: mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains and rolling limestone plateau Elevation: Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m Highest: Volcan Tajumulco 4,211 m |