GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Ascension Island
Ascension is a volcanic island in the equatorial South Atlantic, northwest of Saint Helena.
Fast Facts
- Georgetown is the principal settlement and administrative centre.
- It is part of the UK overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
- Wideawake airfield supports long-distance connections.
Connected lessons
- Ascension IslandMap, explanation and practice
- Atlantic position and political associationGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Saint HelenaRelated places
- Tristan da CunhaRelated places