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'''[[Saint Helena]]''', named for [[Helena of Constantinople|Saint Helena of Constantinople]], is a [[British overseas territory]] in the [[South Atlantic Ocean]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 3, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sh.html|title=Saint Helena|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref> The territory comprises the [[Island of Saint Helena]], [[Ascension Island]], and [[Tristan da Cunha]]. |
'''[[Saint Helena]]''', named for [[Helena of Constantinople|Saint Helena of Constantinople]], is a [[British overseas territory]] in the [[South Atlantic Ocean]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 3, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sh.html|title=Saint Helena|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref> The territory comprises the [[Island of Saint Helena]], [[Ascension Island]], and [[Tristan da Cunha]]. |
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* [[Etymology]]: [[Name of Saint Helena]] |
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== Geography of Saint Helena == |
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** Coastline: [[South Atlantic Ocean]] |
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* [[Population of Saint Helena]]: 6,600 - [[List of countries by population|215th most populous country]] |
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* [[Area of Saint Helena]]: 420 km<sup>2</sup> |
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=== Environment of Saint Helena === |
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* [[Fjords of Saint Helena]] |
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* [[Form of government]]: [[parliamentary system|parliamentary]] [[representative democracy|representative democratic]] [[Dependent territory|dependency]] |
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* [[Capital (political)|Capital]] of Saint Helena: [[Capital of Saint Helena|Jamestown]] |
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=== Branches of the government of Saint Helena === |
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==== Executive branch of the government of Saint Helena ==== |
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* [[Head of state]]: [[Monarch of the United Kingdom]], [[Queen Elizabeth II]] |
* [[Head of state]]: [[Monarch of the United Kingdom]], [[Queen Elizabeth II]] |
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** Monarch's representative: [[Governor of Saint Helena]], |
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* [[Head of government]]: [[Chief Minister of Saint Helena]], |
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* [[Supreme Court of Saint Helena]] |
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=== Foreign relations of Saint Helena === |
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==== International organization membership ==== |
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*[[Universal Postal Union]] (UPU) |
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== History of Saint Helena == |
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Revision as of 01:51, 7 June 2010
Saint Helena, named for Saint Helena of Constantinople, is a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.[1] The territory comprises the Island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Tristan da Cunha.
The island has a history of over 500 years since it was first discovered as an uninhabited island by the Portuguese in 1502. Claiming to be Britain’s second oldest colony, this is one of the most isolated islands in the world and was for several centuries of vital strategic importance to ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. For several centuries the British have used the island as a place of exile, most notably for Napoleon Bonaparte, Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo and over 5,000 Boer prisoners.
Saint Helena is a member of the International Island Games Association.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Saint Helena:
General reference
- Pronunciation:
- Common English country name: Saint Helena
- Official English country name: Saint Helena[2]
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Saint Helena
- International rankings of Saint Helena
- ISO country codes: SH, SHN, 654
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:SH
- Internet country code top-level domain: .sh
Geography of Saint Helena
- Saint Helena is: an island and a British overseas territory
- Location:
- Southern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Atlantic Ocean
- Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+00)
- Extreme points of Saint Helena
- High: Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m (6,759 ft) – highest peak in South Atlantic Ocean
Green Mountain on Ascension Island 859 m (2,818 ft)
Diana's Peak on Saint Helena 818 m (2,684 ft) - Low: South Atlantic Ocean 0 m
- High: Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha 2,060 m (6,759 ft) – highest peak in South Atlantic Ocean
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: South Atlantic Ocean
- Population of Saint Helena: 6,600 - 215th most populous country
- Area of Saint Helena: 420 km2
- Atlas of Saint Helena
Environment of Saint Helena
- Climate of Saint Helena
- Environmental issues in Saint Helena
- Ecoregions in Saint Helena
- Renewable energy in Saint Helena
- Geology of Saint Helena
- Protected areas of Saint Helena
- Wildlife of Saint Helena
Natural geographic features of Saint Helena
- Fjords of Saint Helena
- Glaciers of Saint Helena: none [3]
- Islands of Saint Helena
- Lakes of Saint Helena
- Mountains of Saint Helena
- Rivers of Saint Helena
- Valleys of Saint Helena
- World Heritage Sites in Saint Helena: None
Regions of Saint Helena
- Main article: Regions of Saint Helena
Ecoregions of Saint Helena
- Main article: Ecoregions in Saint Helena
Demography of Saint Helena
- Main article: Demographics of Saint Helena
Government and politics of Saint Helena
- Main article: Government of Saint Helena and Politics of Saint Helena
- Form of government: parliamentary representative democratic dependency
- Capital of Saint Helena: Jamestown
- Elections in Saint Helena
- (specific elections)
- Political parties in Saint Helena
- Political scandals of Saint Helena
- Taxation in Saint Helena
Branches of the government of Saint Helena
Executive branch of the government of Saint Helena
- Head of state: Monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II
- Monarch's representative: Governor of Saint Helena,
- Head of government: Chief Minister of Saint Helena,
- Cabinet of Saint Helena
Legislative branch of the government of Saint Helena
Judicial branch of the government of Saint Helena
Foreign relations of Saint Helena
- Diplomatic missions in Saint Helena
- Diplomatic missions of Saint Helena
- United States-Saint Helena relations
International organization membership
Saint Helena is a member of:[1]
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU)
Law and order in Saint Helena
- Main article: Law of Saint Helena
- Capital punishment in Saint Helena
- Constitution of Saint Helena
- Crime in Saint Helena
- Human rights in Saint Helena
- Law enforcement in Saint Helena
Military of Saint Helena
- Main article: Military of Saint Helena
- Command
- Forces
- Military history of Saint Helena
- Military ranks of Saint Helena
Local government in Saint Helena
History of Saint Helena
- Main article: History of Saint Helena, Timeline of the history of Saint Helena, and Current events of Saint Helena
Culture of Saint Helena
- Main article: Culture of Saint Helena
- Architecture of Saint Helena
- Cuisine of Saint Helena
- Ethnic minorities in Saint Helena
- Festivals in Saint Helena
- Humor in Saint Helena
- Languages of Saint Helena
- Media in Saint Helena
- National symbols of Saint Helena
- People of Saint Helena
- Prostitution in Saint Helena
- Public holidays in Saint Helena
- Records of Saint Helena
- Religion in Saint Helena
- World Heritage Sites in Saint Helena: None
Art in Saint Helena
- Art in Saint Helena
- Cinema of Saint Helena
- Literature of Saint Helena
- Music of Saint Helena
- Television in Saint Helena
- Theatre in Saint Helena
Sports in Saint Helena
- Main article: Sports in Saint Helena
Economy of Saint Helena
- Main article: Economy of Saint Helena
- Agriculture in Saint Helena
- Banking in Saint Helena
- Communications in Saint Helena
- Companies of Saint Helena
- Economic history of Saint Helena
- Energy policy of Saint Helena
- Mining in Saint Helena
- Oil industry in Saint Helena
- Tourism in Saint Helena
- Transport in Saint Helena
Education in Saint Helena
- Main article: Education in Saint Helena
Infrastructure of Saint Helena
- Communications in Saint Helena
- Energy in Saint Helena
- Health care in Saint Helena
- Transportation in Saint Helena
- Water supply and sanitation in Saint Helena
See also
- Index of Saint Helena-related articles
- List of international rankings
- List of Saint Helena-related topics
- Outline of Africa
- Outline of Ascension Island
- Outline of geography
- Outline of the United Kingdom
- Outline of Tristan da Cunha
References
- ^ a b "Saint Helena". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 3, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ St. Helena Constitution Order 1988
- ^ [iahs.info/redbooks/a126/iahs_126_0197.pdf Proceedings of the Riederalp Workshop, September 1978; Actes de l'Atelier de Riederalp, septembre 1978): IAHS-AISH Publ. no. 126, 1980.]
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Saint Helena
- The first website on St Helena — since 1995
- The Official Government Website of Saint Helena
- The Official Government Website of Ascension Island
- The Official Tristan da Cunha Website
- Saint Helena at Curlie
- Saint Helena Herald
- St Helena Online - Web Portal to the Island of St Helena, which includes discussion forums
- Webcam showing Jamestown
- The Friends of St Helena - a UK society
- The St Helena Institute - Dedicated to St Helena and Dependencies research since 1997