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Introduction
Santa Elena, Ascensión and Tristán de Acuña (in English, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) is an overseas territory belonging to the United Kingdom. It comprises several island territories in the South Atlantic Ocean, south-west of the coast of Africa: the ascension island to the north, the saint helena island to the center and the archipelago of Tristan de Acuña to the south. The distances between the three island groups are enormous: 1,300 km between Ascensión and Santa Elena, and from the latter to Tristán de Acuña more than 2,700 km.
Understand
This is not really a country in all the usual senses of the word, but rather an administrative convenience for the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretariat of the United Kingdom and it was created on September 1, 2009, when a new constitution came into force giving the three islands a level playing field within this "country".
That means that all relevant information is provided and kept in the equivalent sections of the three individual islands (separated by many hundreds of miles) instead of here.
Regions
| st. Helen | |
 | Famous for being the exile destination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Saint Helena is the largest island in the territory. An almost obligatory destination for ships that left Europe for South Africa or Asia, it is one of the oldest British colonies in the world. Today, it stands out for its great biodiversity, including more than 400 species of endemic animals, and its efforts to preserve nature. |
| Ascension | |
 | This island of volcanic origin stands out for its wide fields of solidified lava and the military bases installed in its territory. Traveling through its rugged geography, you will reach some beaches where you can see turtles. On this island, you can also "enjoy" a curious golf course, considered the worst in the world. |
| Tristan de Acuña | |
 | One of the most remote points in the world, Tristán de Acuña can only be reached after about a week of sailing. The main island has about 800 people and stands out for its central volcanic peak. It is also possible to visit the nearby Gough, Inaccessible and Nightingale Islands, which are World Heritage Sites for their birds and their unique vegetation. |
To get
(See the appropriate section of the article for the particular island that interests you.)
Visitors require entry approval from the Administrator's office, requested in advance in writing. They must also have full medical insurance that covers medical evacuation expenses, if necessary.
Visas are not required.
By plane
- There is an airport on Ascension Island. It is a military facility, but it is possible to buy a seat on the military charter flights that generally operate twice a week at RAF Brize Norton (near Oxford in the UK). Individual roundtrip tickets cost around £ 969 (March 2013), booked well in advance and preferably at least 28 days before the intended date of travel, except in the event of a real emergency. All flight reservations must be confirmed before the 14 day limit. Discounts are available for groups and students. Contact the Ascension Island Travel Agency, Tel: 247 6500, Fax: 247 6827
- Santa Elena has an airport (HLEIATA) with flights every Saturday from Johannesburg, South Africa. see more at st. Helen.
Boat
- The Royal Mail Ship Saint Helena se retired from passenger service in February 2018.
Travel
Please refer to the appropriate section of the article for the particular island that interests you.
Watch
French Dominions of Saint Helena
The Island of Santa Elena, hosts the so-called "French Dominions of Santa Elena", which, being British territory, belong as private property to the French state, and constitute the sites linked to the exile of Napoleon Bonaparte:
- 1 The Logwood House
- 2 The Briars Pavilion
- 3 The Valley of the Tomb
To buy
| Sterling exchange rates As of June 23, 2020:
Exchange rates fluctuate. Current types of these and other currencies are available at [1]. |
The St. Helena pound is on par with the British pound, which is accepted everywhere alongside the South African rand and the euro. Pounds are subdivided into 100 pennies .
The Tristan da Cunha archipelago is more than a couple thousand kilometers from Saint Helena, and Saint Helena pounds rarely go that far, which is why the people of Tristan da Cunha tend to use British coins and banknotes in their instead, when they are not bartering.
The costs are about 30% higher than in the UK, except for vices.
Tipping is not expected, but is greatly appreciated.
Eat and drink
Please refer to the appropriate section of the article for the particular island that interests you.
external links
Wikipedia has an article on Santa Elena, Ascensión and Tristán de Acuña.w: Santa Elena, Ascensión and Tristán de Acuña
Wikimedia Commons houses multimedia content about Santa Elena, Ascensión and Tristán de Acuña. Commons
