Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha flag Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Rugged Isles of the South Atlantic

Overview

Three remote British territories in the South Atlantic, Saint Helena, Napoleon's final exile, is now reachable by air for the first time.

Geographic Context

Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Land Area
394 km²
Capital
Jamestown
Languages
English
Currencies
Pound sterling (£), Saint Helena pound (£)

At a Glance

Median Age
50.4 yrs

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Median Age 50.4
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025