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This virtual map shows Saint Helena, located in islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa; Ascension Island lies 1,300 km (800 mi) northwest of Saint Helena; Tristan da Cunha lies 4,300 km (2,700 mi) southwest of Saint Helena, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Saint Helena including Jamestown, the capital city of Saint Helena |
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| Name of the country: | Saint Helena | Capital city: | Jamestown |
| Geographical coordinates of Saint Helena: | 15 57 S, 5 42 W | Geographical coordinates of Jamestown: | 15 56 S 5 43 W |
| Location of Saint Helena: | islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa; Ascension Island lies 1,300 km (800 mi) northwest of Saint Helena; Tristan da Cunha lies 4,300 km (2,700 mi) southwest of Saint Helena | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Saint Helena: | total: 308 sq km; land: 308 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Saint Helena: | slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Saint Helena: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Queen Mary’s Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m | The climate of Saint Helena: | Saint Helena: tropical marine: mild, tempered by trade windsAscension Island: tropical marine: mild, semi-aridTristan da Cunha: temperate marine: mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena) |
| Land use of Saint Helena: | agricultural land: 30.8%; arable land 10.3%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 20.5%; forest: 5.1%; other: 64.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 0 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Saint Helena: | 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 | The terrain of Saint Helena: | the islands of this group are of volcanic origin associated with the Atlantic Mid-Ocean RidgeSaint Helena: rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plainsAscension: surface covered by lava flows and cinder cones of 44 dormant volcanoes; terrain rises to the eastTristan da Cunha: sheer cliffs line the coastline of the nearly circular island; the flanks of the central volcanic peak are deeply dissected; narrow coastal plain lies between The Peak and the coastal cliffs |
| Land boundaries of Saint Helena: | 0 km | Borders countries of Saint Helena: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Saint Helena: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Saint Helena
Are you traveling to Saint Helena? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa; Ascension Island lies 1,300 km (800 mi) northwest of Saint Helena; Tristan da Cunha lies 4,300 km (2,700 mi) southwest of Saint Helena.
Did you know that the legal system of Saint Helena is English common law and local statutes?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Saint Helena, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 198 km (Saint Helena 138 km, Ascension 40 km, Tristan da Cunha 20 km)paved: 168 km (Saint Helena 118 km, Ascension 40 km, Tristan da Cunha 10 km), unpaved: 30 km (Saint Helena 20 km, Tristan da Cunha 10 km) (2002)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: JAMESTOWN (capital) 1,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 39.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Saint Helena: 7,795 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.21% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English. These days, Saint Helena has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Saint Helena nowadays; African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25%.
The right to vote in Saint Helena can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United Kingdom.
In case if you plan to visit Saint Helena for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Saint Helena are: Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, third Monday in April (1926).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Saint Helena, these are the most likely dangers you might face: active volcanism on Tristan da Cunhavolcanism: the island volcanoes of Tristan da Cunha (elev. 2,060 m) and Nightingale Island (elev. 365 m) experience volcanic activity; Tristan da Cunha erupted in 1962 and Nightingale in 2004. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Jamestown and/or Saint Helena?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Saint Helena, the population has to face a death rate of 7.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Saint Helena
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Saint Helena. Here they are: English.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .sh
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; Saint Helena: tropical marine: mild, tempered by trade windsAscension Island: tropical marine: mild, semi-aridTristan da Cunha: temperate marine: mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena).
Its capital city is Jamestown, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Jamestown: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Saint Helena; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Queen Mary’s Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m. The length of its total coastline are: Saint Helena: 60 kmAscension Island: NATristan da Cunha: 40 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Saint Helena; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: active volcanism on Tristan da Cunhavolcanism: the island volcanoes of Tristan da Cunha (elev. 2,060 m) and Nightingale Island (elev. 365 m) experience volcanic activity; Tristan da Cunha erupted in 1962 and Nightingale in 2004.
For your traveling options, there are 2 (2015) airports and N/A heliports in Saint Helena all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 198 km (Saint Helena 138 km, Ascension 40 km, Tristan da Cunha 20 km)paved: 168 km (Saint Helena 118 km, Ascension 40 km, Tristan da Cunha 10 km), unpaved: 30 km (Saint Helena 20 km, Tristan da Cunha 10 km) (2002).
Background of Saint Helena
Like every nation, Saint Helena also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Saint Helena is a British Overseas Territory consisting of Saint Helena and Ascension Islands, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha.Saint Helena: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE’s exile from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. During the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, several thousand Boer prisoners were confined on the island between 1900 and 1903.Ascension Island: This barren and uninhabited island was discovered and named by the Portuguese in 1503. The British garrisoned the island in 1815 to prevent a rescue of Napoleon from Saint Helena. It served as a provisioning station for the Royal Navy’s West Africa Squadron on anti-slavery patrol. The island remained under Admiralty control until 1922, when it became a dependency of Saint Helena. During World War II, the UK permitted the US to construct an airfield on Ascension in support of transatlantic flights to Africa and anti-submarine operations in the South Atlantic. In the 1960s the island became an important space tracking station for the US. In 1982, Ascension was an essential staging area for British forces during the Falklands War. It remains a critical refueling point in the air-bridge from the UK to the South Atlantic. The island hosts one of four dedicated ground antennas (the others are on Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean Territory), Kwajalein (Marshall Islands), and at Cape Canaveral, Florida (US)) that assist in the operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system. NASA and the US Air Force also operate a Meter-Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT) on Ascension as part of the deep space surveillance system for tracking orbital debris, which can be a hazard to spacecraft and astronauts.Tristan da Cunha: The island group consists of Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale, Inaccessible, and Gough Islands. Tristan da Cunha is named after its Portuguese discoverer (1506); it was garrisoned by the British in 1816 to prevent any attempt to rescue Napoleon from Saint Helena. Gough and Inaccessible Islands have been designated World Heritage Sites. South Africa leases a site for a meteorological station on Gough Island. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
