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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Location
Location Description

Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa

Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
United Kingdom
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is blue with the UK flag in the canton and the national coat of arms shield centered on the fly half. The upper third of the shield depicts a white plover, a native bird, on a yellow field. The rest of the shield depicts a rocky coastline and a three-masted sailing ship with sails furled and flying an English flag.

Capital
Jamestown
Language
English
Currencies
(pound), (sterling)
Size
152 sq mi (394 sq km) — 209th largest
Total Population
5,651 people — 233rd largest
Population Density
37.1 people per sq mi (14.3 people per sq km) — 219th largest

Country Location

Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa

Country Flag

The flag of this country is blue with the UK flag in the canton and the national coat of arms shield centered on the fly half. The upper third of the shield depicts a white plover, a native bird, on a yellow field. The rest of the shield depicts a rocky coastline and a three-masted sailing ship with sails furled and flying an English flag.