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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — Country Facts & Profile

Western Africa, Africa

English

Home to 5,651 residents, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a territory located in Western Africa. Its 394 km² of land are administered from Jamestown. The national currency is the Pound sterling (£ GBP). The official language is English.

Fast Facts

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Jamestown
Capital
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5,651
Population
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394 km²
Area (km²)
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152 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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14 / km²
Population Density
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£ GBP, £ SHP
Currency
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+2
Dial Code
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.sh, .ac
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Africa
Continent

Territorial Overview

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is located in Western Africa at coordinates 15.95°S, 5.72°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 394 km² (152 mi²). Population density: 14 people per km².

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates15.95°S, 5.72°W
TimezonesUTC+00:00

Civic Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

🏥 Notable HospitalGeorgetown Hospital

Cities in the Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Network

Federal & Local Divisions

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

What is the capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown.
What is the population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has a population of approximately 5,651 people.
What continent is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is located in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
Where is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha located?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is located in Western Africa, Africa, at coordinates 15.9°S, 5.7°W.
What currency does Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha use?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha uses the Pound sterling (£ GBP).
What is the capital and currency of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown and the currency is the Pound sterling (GBP).
What language is spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The official language of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is English.
What is the area of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha covers a total area of 394 km² (152 square miles).
How large is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in square miles?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has a total area of approximately 152 square miles (394 km²).
What is the population density of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has a population density of approximately 14 people per km².
Is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha an independent country?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
Does Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha have any land borders?
No, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has no land borders.
What is the country calling code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The international calling code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is +2. To call Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +2 and the local number.
What time zone is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha operates on the UTC+00:00 time zone.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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