AFRICA

SH flag Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Population 5,651
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Last Updated Apr 22, 2026
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About Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaOverview, geography, and key facts
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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force, giving the three islands equal status as three territories, with a grouping under the Crown.

Capital Jamestown
Population 5,651
Area 394 km²
Languages English
Currency Pound sterling (GBP)
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API

Currency & Economy

Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Jamestown
Area
394 km²
Population
5,651
Timezone
UTC+00:00
Languages
English
Calling Code
+290
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
SH