Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Africa
SHNOfficially known as: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaIslands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa; Ascension Island lies 1,300 km (800 mi) northwest of Saint Helena; ...
Saint Helena is a British Overseas Territory off the coast of Africa in the South Atlantic Ocean, and it consists of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, a ...
Longitude: -5.72
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha:
9,621.58 km
Terrain:
The islands of this group are of volcanic origin associated with the Atlantic Mid-Ocean Ridge.
Natural Resources:
Fish, lobster.
Industries:
Construction, crafts (furniture, lacework, fancy woodwork), fishing, collectible postage stamps.
Population: 7,943
Saint Helena - population is concentrated in and around the capital Jamestown in the northwest, with another significant cluster in the interior Longwood area; Ascension - largest settlement, and location of most of the population, is Georgetown; Tristan da Cunha - most of the nearly 300 inhabitants live in the northern coastal town of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas.
Area: 394 km2
slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
Saint Helena harbors at least 40 species of plants unknown elsewhere in the world; Ascension is a breeding ground for sea turtles and sooty terns; Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha is the highest island mountain in the South Atlantic and a prominent landmark on the sea lanes around southern Africa.
| Code | Language |
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| eng | English |
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| GBP | British pound | £ |
| SHP | Saint Helena pound | £ |
Capital City: Jamestown
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:39 pm (GMT)
The flag of Saint Helena is a blue field with the Union Jack and the coat of arms of Saint Helena.
Bordering Countries
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has no bordering countries.
Visiting Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
You're in for a treat! Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich history and heritage
- Beautiful landscapes and hiking trails
- Unique island culture
- Remote location with limited access
- Variable weather conditions
- Limited healthcare facilities
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- Saint Helenian cuisine features fish, meat, and locally grown vegetables.
- Popular dishes include Plo and Spicy Fishcakes.
- Fresh seafood and homemade cakes are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Napoleon's residence at Longwood House
- Explore Jamestown
- Hike to Diana's Peak
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