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Saint Helena

Saint Helena is an isolated volcanic island in the South Atlantic, west of southern Africa.

Fast Facts

  • Jamestown is its capital.
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha together form one UK overseas territory with distinct administrations.
  • The island’s position made it a staging point on historical ocean routes.
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