Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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Geography of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

As a country in Africa, with coordinates at Saint Helena: 15 57 S, 5 42 W; Ascension Island: 7 57 S, 14 22 W; Tristan da Cunha island group: 37 15 S, 12 30 W, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha neighbors n/a. The terrain in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is described as the islands of this group are of volcanic origin associated with the Atlantic Mid-Ocean RidgeSaint Helena: rugged, volcanic; small scattered plateaus and plains; Ascension: surface covered by lava flows and cinder cones of 44 dormant volcanoes; terrain rises to the east; Tristan da Cunha: sheer cliffs line the coastline of the nearly circular island; the flanks of the central volcanic peak are deeply dissected; narrow coastal plain lies between The Peak and the coastal cliffs, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Saint Helena: tropical marine; mild, tempered by trade winds; Ascension Island: tropical marine; mild, semi-arid; Tristan da Cunha: temperate marine; mild, tempered by trade winds (tends to be cooler than Saint Helena).

Resources of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, lobster. The agricultural land occupies 30.80% of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 5.10%.

Population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

The population of the country is estimated at 7,862 people, with the biggest urban area having 1,000 JAMESTOWN (capital) (2018). Known as Saint Helenian(s), the people from Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha come from diversified ethnic groups such as African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25%. The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 75.9% (includes Anglican 68.9, Baptist 2.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.8%, Salvation Army 1.7%, New Apostolic 1.4%), Jehovah’s Witness 4.1%, Roman Catholic 1.2%, other 2.5% (includes Baha’i), unspecified 0.8%, none 6.1%, no response 9.4% (2016 est.).

Governing Type of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a parliamentary democracy. The legal system makes use of English common law and local statutes.

Economy of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

From a population total of 7,862, the labor force is 2,486 (1998 est.). The main products in agriculture are: coffee, corn, potatoes, vegetables; fish, lobster; livestock; timber. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: construction, crafts (furniture, lacework, fancy woodwork), fishing, collectible postage stamps. Its exports cover fish (frozen, canned, and salt-dried skipjack, tuna), coffee, handicrafts. The main import products are: food, beverages, tobacco, fuel oils, animal feed, building materials, motor vehicles and parts, machinery and parts.

For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, statistics sectio