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Home/Countries/Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
The flag of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is blue with the UK flag in the canton and the national coat of arms shield centered on the fly half. The upper third of the shield depicts a white plover, a native bird, on a yellow field. The rest of the shield depicts a rocky coastline and a three-masted sailing ship with sails furled and flying an English flag.
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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Jamestown
Africa
Western Africa
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Population

5.7K

Area

394 km²

Region

Western Africa

Timezone

UTC+00:00

Currency

Pound sterling (£), Saint Helena pound (£)

Languages

English

Capital

Jamestown

UN Member

No

About Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, commonly known as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, is a sovereign country located in Western Africa, Africa. The capital and seat of government is Jamestown. Situated on the continent of Africa, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha covers a total area of 394 km², making it a relatively small country by global standards. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a dependent territory.

The population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is approximately 5,651 people. With a population density of 14.3 people per square kilometer, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is sparsely populated compared to the global average. The people of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are known as Saint Helenians. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ranks 233rd in the world by population.

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is located at approximately -15.9° latitude and -5.7° longitude. As an island or coastal nation with no land borders, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is surrounded by water. The country operates on the UTC+00:00 time zone.

The official language of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is English. The international dialing code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is +290. The country's internet top-level domain is .sh, .ac.

The official currencies of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are the Pound sterling (£, GBP) and Saint Helena pound (£, SHP).

Population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Total Population

5,651

Population Density

14.3 people/km²

Demonym

Saint Helenian (male) / Saint Helenian (female)

Geography of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Total Area

394 km² (152 sq mi)

Region / Subregion

Africa / Western Africa

Coordinates

-15.95°, -5.72°

Continents

Africa

Landlocked

No

Timezones

UTC+00:00

Economy of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Currencies

£ Pound sterling (GBP)£ Saint Helena pound (SHP)

Government of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Capital

Jamestown

UN Member

No

Status

officially-assigned

Independent

No

Languages Spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

English

Additional Information

Top-Level Domain

.sh, .ac

Calling Code

+290

Driving Side

N/A

FIFA Code

N/A

ISO Codes

SH / SHN

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

What is the population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

The population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is approximately 5,651 people. With a total area of 394 km², the population density is about 14.3 people per square kilometer. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ranks 233rd in the world by population.

Where is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha located?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is located in Western Africa, on the continent of Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately -15.9° latitude and -5.7° longitude.

What is the capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

The capital city of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown. As the political and administrative center, Jamestown is the seat of the national government of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

How big is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha covers a total area of 394 km² (152 square miles). This makes Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha a relatively small country by global standards.

What languages are spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

The official language of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is English. The people of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are referred to as Saint Helenians.

What currency does Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha use?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha uses the Pound sterling (£, GBP) and Saint Helena pound (£, SHP) as its official currencies.

Is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha a member of the United Nations?

No, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is not currently a member of the United Nations. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is classified as a dependent territory or non-sovereign entity.

What time zone is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha operates in the UTC+00:00 time zone.

What are the key facts about Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (officially Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) is a dependent country in Western Africa. It has a population of 5,651, covers 394 km², and its capital is Jamestown. The official language is English. The currencies are Pound sterling and Saint Helena pound.

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