Saint Helena
Flag of Saint Helena


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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 February 9, 2010. There is currently a Last Quarter 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.

Saint Helena News:
Saint Helena to get first airport
The remote British territory of St Helena, in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa, is to get an airport, the Dfid says.

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