Saint Helena

Flag Description Blue with the flag of the uk in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the saint helenian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield features a rocky coastline and three-masted sailing ship. Currency Saint helenian pound. Astronomy Today's date is May 22, 2008. There is currently a Full Moon. Location Islands in the south atlantic ocean, about midway between south america and africa. 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 The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m.

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Saint Helena

This is a map of Saint Helena. The map illustrates the location of Jamestown and its proximity to St. Helena, Ascension, Gough Island, and the South Atlantic Ocean.

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