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          ST. HELENA
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St. Helena is an isolated
rectangular, slab sided island
of old volcanic rocks, well
off the main line of the Mid-
Atlantic Ridge. A tableland
deeply dissected by valleys,
it has steep cliffs and
ridges, and there is
relatively little flat ground
available. Standing in the
trade winds, St. Helena has a
cool tropical maritime
climate, dry at sea level but
moist enough for limited
farming on the heights.
Although potatoes and other
vegetables are grown, and
cattle, sheep and goats
raised, the island is heavily
dependent on subsidies from
the UK. Flax, lace and rope
making are the chief
industries. It is the
administrative centre for six
of the UK's South Atlantic
islands.

Area (Sq. Km.): 122

Population: 7,000

Capital: Jamestown

Language:
English

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
UK dependency

Currency: Pound

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129