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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Africa · Western Africa

Capital
Jamestown
Population
6.6K
Area
394 km²
Region
Western Africa
Languages
English
Currency
Pound sterling (£), Saint Helena pound (£)

Location on the World Map

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Africa · Western Africa
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ContinentAfrica · Western Africa
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Napoleon Bonaparte

leader

He is famously linked to Saint Helena because he spent his final years there in exile.

Local Delicacy

Fish cakes

These savory cakes are a common local dish made from seasoned fish.

National Symbols

National animalSaint Helena plover
National birdSaint Helena plover

Famous Landmark & Geography

Longwood House, a famous landmark of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Longwood House

This is the house on Saint Helena where Napoleon lived in exile.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropPotato

Potatoes are a practical staple crop grown on the inhabited islands for local consumption.

Most grown fruitCoffee

Saint Helena is internationally noted for its small but famous high-quality coffee crop.

Major Cities

Jamestown Georgetown Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Queen Mary's Peak2,062 m
2Green Mountain859 m
3Diana's Peak823 m

Major Airports

Saint Helena Airport · Jamestown
IATA HLEICAO FHSH
Wideawake Airfield · Georgetown
IATA ASIICAO FHAW

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Guitar

Guitar is the most common accompaniment for singing in Saint Helena's local and social music.

2
Accordion

Accordion has long been used in community dances and traditional island gatherings.

3
Violin

Violin historically featured in dance music traditions on Saint Helena and related island communities.

4
Concertina

Concertina is associated with older maritime and colonial-era social music on the islands.

5
Triangle

Triangle is used as a simple rhythmic instrument in community dance and folk settings.