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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a territory in Western Africa, covering about 394 kmยฒ (152 sq mi). Its capital is Jamestown. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Jamestown
Continent
Africa
Region
Western Africa
Area
394 kmยฒ
Language
English
Currency
Pound sterling and Saint Helena pound
Calling code
+290
Internet domain
.sh
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