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Saint Helena

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Capital: Jamestown

Population: 7,502

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The Geography of Saint Helena

Total Size: 413 square km

Size Comparison: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC

Geographical Coordinates: Saint Helena: 15 57 S 5 42 W

World Region: Africa

General Terrain: the islands of this group result from volcanic activity associated with the Atlantic Mid-Ocean Ridge

Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Geographical High Point: Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,062 m; Green Mountain on Ascension Island 859 m; Mount Actae

Climate: Saint Helena: tropical marine; mild, tempered by trade winds

The People of Saint Helena

Type of Government: NA

Languages Spoken: English

Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK)

National Holiday: Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926)

Nationality: Saint Helenian(s)

Religions: Anglican (majority), Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Roman Catholic

Economy of Saint Helena

Major Industries: construction, crafts (furniture, lacework, fancy woodwork), fishing, philatelic sales

Agricultural Products: coffee, corn, potatoes, vegetables; timber; fish, lobster (on Tristan da Cunha)

Natural Resources: fish, lobster

Major Exports: fish (frozen, canned, and salt-dried skipjack, tuna), coffee, handicrafts

Major Imports: food, beverages, tobacco, fuel oils, animal feed, building materials, motor vehicles and parts, machinery and parts

Currency: Saint Helenian pound (SHP)

National GDP: $18,000,000

Total Export Revenue: $19,000,000

Brief History of Saint Helena:

Saint Helena is a British Overseas Territory consisting of Saint Helena and Ascension Islands, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha.


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