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81. The World Factbook 2004 -- Saint Helena
geography, Saint helena. Top of Page UK 28.2%, South africa 23.1%, Spain15.4%, Italy 7.7%, Tanzania 7.7%, US 5.1% (2003 est.) Debt external
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82. Geographic Area Name - S
f africa. SaintBarthélemy. Coded nwsb (Saint-Barthelemy) before Mar. UF st. helena. Saint Kitts. Assigned code. nwxi Saint Kitts and Nevis
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84. Atlas.Reporter.pl - Swieta Helena / Saint Helena - (The World
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85. Saint Helena Geography 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural
Geographic coordinates 15 56 S, 5 42 W. Map references africa. Area total410 sq km note includes Saint helena Island, Ascension, and the island group
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      islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa Geographic coordinates: 15 56 S, 5 42 W Map references Africa Area: total: 410 sq km note: includes Saint Helena Island, Ascension, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha, which consists of Tristan da Cunha Island, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, and the three Nightingale Islands water: sq km land: 410 sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 60 km Maritime claims - as described in UNCLOS 1982 (see Notes and Definitions): territorial sea: 12 NM exclusive fishing zone: 200 NM Climate: Saint Helena - tropical; marine; mild, tempered by trade winds; Tristan da Cunha - temperate; marine, mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena) Terrain: Saint Helena - rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains
  • 86. Saint Helenian Background | Saint Helena's Background | Saint Helenas Background
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    87. CIA - The World Factbook -- Saint Helena
    Geographic coordinates. 15 56 S, 5 42 W. Map references. africa Saint helena rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains
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    Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Saint Helena Introduction Saint Helena Background: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Ascension Island is the site of a US Air Force auxiliary airfield; Gough Island has a meteorological station. Geography Saint Helena Location: islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa Geographic coordinates: 15 56 S, 5 42 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 410 sq km
    land: 410 sq km
    water: sq km
    note: includes Saint Helena Island, Ascension, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha, which consists of Tristan da Cunha Island, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, and the three Nightingale Islands Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC

    88. AllRefer.com - Saint Helena (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encycloped
    Saint helena, British And Irish Political geography. Related Category BritishAnd Irish Political More articles from AllRefer Reference on Saint helena
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    Related Category: British And Irish Political Geography Saint Helena [h u l E u Pronunciation Key , island (1998 pop. 4,916), 47 sq mi (122 sq km), in the S Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 mi (1,931 km) W of Africa. Together with the islands of Ascension and Tristan da Cunha , it comprises the British dependency of St. Helena. The capital and port is Jamestown . Mountainous and of volcanic origin, the island rises to a height of 2,685 ft (818 m) on Mt. Actaeon. Corn, potatoes, vegetables, and livestock are raised, and there is a fishing industry. Sections in this article:
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    89. Saint Helena
    Geographic coordinates 15 56 S, 5 42 W. Map references africa. Area total410 sq km conventional short form Saint helena. Data code SH
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    Saint Helena (dependent territory of the UK) Geography Location: Southern Africa, island in the South Atlantic Ocean, west of Angola, about two-thirds of the way from South America to Africa Geographic coordinates: 15 56 S, 5 42 W Map references: Africa Area:
    total: 410 sq km
    land: 410 sq km
    water: sq km
    note: includes Ascension, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, Nightingale Island, and Tristan da Cunha Area - comparative: slightly more than two times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 60 km Maritime claims:
    exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
    territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical; marine; mild, tempered by trade winds Terrain: rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains Elevation extremes:
    lowest point: Atlantic Ocean m
    highest point: Queen Mary's Peak 2,060 m Natural resources: fish Land use:
    arable land:
    permanent crops:
    NA% permanent pastures : forests and woodland: other: 82% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: active volcanism on Tristan da Cunha Environment - current issues: NA Environment - international agreements: party to: NA signed, but not ratified:

    90. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Africa - Map Of Saint Helena
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    Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Ascension Island is the site of a US Air Force auxiliary airfield; Gough Island has a meteorological station.
    Official name: Saint Helena Capital: Jamestown Government type: NA Population: 7,415 (July 2004 est.) Languages: English Official Currency: Saint Helenian pound (SHP) Currency code: SHP Area: total: 410 sq km
    note: includes Saint Helena Island, Ascension, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha, which consists of Tristan da Cunha Island, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, and the three Nightingale Islands
    water: sq km
    land: 410 sq km Climate: Saint Helena - tropical; marine; mild, tempered by trade winds; Tristan da Cunha - temperate; marine, mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena) Map of Saint Helena Facts at a Glance: Geography People Government Economy ... Ranking Positions Facts at a Glance Geography People Government Economy ... Ranking Positions Portions of this site are based on public domain works from the U.S. Dept. of State and the CIA World Fact Book

    91. Saint Helena, Map And Flag
    africa, Saint helena Pictures. Saint helena Photos and Pictures and Forum Geographic coordinates. 15 56 S, 5 42 W. Map references. africa
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    Comment on this Saint Helena Forum ... Transnational Issue Introduction Saint Helena Background: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Ascension Island is the site of a US Air Force auxiliary airfield; Gough Island has a meteorological station. Geography Saint Helena Location: islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa Geographic coordinates: 15 56 S, 5 42 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 410 sq km
    note: includes Saint Helena Island, Ascension, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha, which consists of Tristan da Cunha Island, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, and the three Nightingale Islands

    92. Saint Helena Information And Online Map - Map Town Ltd.
    Saint helena, Online Map, Facts. Geographic coordinates 15 56 S, 5 42 W.Map references africa. Area total 410 sq km land 410 sq km water 0 sq km
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    Introduction [Top of Page] Background: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, the island was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It became famous as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821. Geography [Top of Page] Location: islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about mid-way between South America and Africa Geographic coordinates: 15 56 S, 5 42 W Map references: Africa Area:
    total: 410 sq km
    land: 410 sq km
    water: sq km
    note: includes Ascension, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, Nightingale Island, and Tristan da Cunha Island Area - comparative: slightly more than two times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 60 km Maritime claims:
    exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: Saint Helena - tropical; marine; mild, tempered by trade winds; Tristan da Cunha - temperate; marine, mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena) Terrain: Saint Helena - rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains

    93. World Facts And Figures - Saint Helena
    Saint helena (overseas territory of the UK). Introduction geography People Government Ethnic groups, African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25%
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    Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues Saint Helena Introduction Top of Page Background: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, St. Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Ascension Island is the site of a US Air Force auxiliary airfield; Gough Island has a meteorological station. Saint Helena Geography Top of Page Location: islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about mid-way between South America and Africa

    94. The World Factbook 2000 -- Saint Helena
    Geographic coordinates 15 56 S, 5 42 W. Map references africa domesticautomatic network; HF radiotelephone from Saint helena to Ascension,
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    [Countries] Saint Helena
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    Background: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, the island was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It became famous as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821.
    Saint Helena
    Geography [Top of Page] Location: islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about mid-way between South America and Africa Geographic coordinates: 15 56 S, 5 42 W Map references: Africa Area:
    total: 410 sq km
    land: 410 sq km
    water: sq km
    note: includes Ascension, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, Nightingale Island, and Tristan da Cunha Island Area - comparative: slightly more than two times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 60 km Maritime claims:
    exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
    territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: Saint Helena - tropical; marine; mild, tempered by trade winds; Tristan da Cunha - temperate; marine, mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena) Terrain: Saint Helena - rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains
    note: the other islands of the group have a volcanic origin Elevation extremes:
    lowest point: Atlantic Ocean m highest point: Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m

    95. Saint Helena - Map - Geography
    geography, Saint helena note includes Saint helena Island, Ascension, andthe island group of Tristan da Cunha, which consists of Tristan da Cunha
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    islands in the South Atlantic Ocean , about midway between South America and Africa Geographic coordinates:
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    Africa Area:
    total: sq km
    land: sq km water: sq km note: includes Saint Helena Island, Ascension, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha, which consists of Tristan da Cunha Island, Gough Island, Inaccessible Island, and the three Nightingale Islands Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: km Maritime claims: territorial sea: nm exclusive fishing zone: nm Climate: Saint Helena - tropical; marine; mild, tempered by trade winds; Tristan da Cunha - temperate; marine, mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena) Terrain: Saint Helena - rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains note: the other islands of the group have a volcanic origin Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean m highest point: Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m

    96. CIA World Factbook 2000: Saint Helena
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    97. CouchSurfing - Africa - Saint Helena
    africa Saint helena CLIMATE Saint helena - tropical marine mild, temperedby trade winds Tristan da Cunha - temperate marine, mild, tempered by trade
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    98. Phrasebase™ - Saint Helena Island Facts And Information, Saint Helena Island St
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    Saint Helena Island Background:
    Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place of Napoleon BONAPARTE's exile, from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Ascension Island is the site of a US Air Force auxiliary airfield; Gough Island has a meteorological station.
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    99. Ascension Island
    Ascension Island (7.95°S, 14.37°W) is a dependency of st. helena which lies some800 miles to National Geographic Articles. Clarke, FJ Ascension Island,
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    Ascension Island location map ). It is as remote as St. Helena, being almost exactly in the middle of the South Atlantic, but is a smaller island (98 sq. km [34 sq. mi.]; topographic map Ascension is volcanic in origin, but has superb white sand beaches (the sand is shell and coral sand). It is a rugged, dry, barren, and inhospitable island. Most of the surface of Ascension is covered by basalt lava flows and cinder cones ( geology of Ascension
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    [See also the potted history from Packer's Ascension Island Handbook Ascension was first discovered in 1501 by Juan da Nova Castella, but the discovery apparently went unrecorded, and the island was re-discovered on Ascension Day 1503 by Alfonso d'Albuquerque. Subsequently Ascension was little visited; it was too dry and barren to be of any use to the East Indies fleets. Ascension became strategically significant with the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena; the British were concerned that it could be used in any attempt to rescue Napoleon. Thus a small British naval garrison was established on the island in October 1815. By Napoleon's death in 1821 Ascension had become a victualling station and sanitarium for ships engaged in suppression of the slave trade from the West African coast. In 1823 the garrison was taken over by the Royal Marines and the island remained a naval possession ( HMS Ascension , "a Sloop of War of the smaller class") until 1922 when Ascension became a dependency of St. Helena.

    100. Saint Helena
    Saint helena. (dependent territory of the UK). geography. Location SouthernAfrica, island in the South Atlantic Ocean, west of Angola, about twothirds of
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