Geography
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -15.95, -5.72; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Africa
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Jamestown
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 5.7 thousand
- Area
- 394 km²
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +290
- Internet TLD
- .sh
- Time zone
- UTC+00:00
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha map preview: -15.95, -5.72
People and Culture
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is recorded with the official name Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Jamestown
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Jamestown
- Time zone data: UTC+00:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is grouped under Africa.
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has a listed area of 394 km².
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
What is the capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown.
What continent is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is in Africa.
What currency does Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha use?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha uses the Pound sterling.
What language is spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
English is listed for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in this database.