AFRICA
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Population
5,651
Health Alerts
0
Last Updated
Apr 22, 2026
About Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaOverview, geography, and key facts
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)
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