Situated in Western Africa, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 🇸🇠(officially Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 5,300 and a total area of 394 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Jamestown, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha located?
Geographically, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha belongs to Western Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 394 km², which makes it the 208th largest country or territory on Earth.
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Jamestown, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how saint helenian life really works.
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Who lives in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Around 5,300 people live in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, making it the 233rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is called a Saint Helenian.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Pound sterling (GBP, symbol £). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is +2. Websites from the country typically use the .sh internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are its flag, its capital Jamestown, and its approximate population of 5,300.
Fun facts about Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's flag emoji is 🇸🇠— its two-letter country code is SH and its three-letter code is SHN.
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha covers 394 km², ranking 208th in the world by area.
- With about 5,300 people, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha holds the 233rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
- The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown.
- What is the population of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has a population of approximately 5,300 people, ranking 233rd in the world.
- Where is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha located?
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
- The main language spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is English.
- What currency is used in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha uses the Pound sterling (GBP).
