 Saint Helena — (sānt hel´ə nə) |
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Did You Know...... Diana’s Peak is the highest point on St Helena at 823m above sea level and is of volcanic or »» More
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Saint Helena History
St Helena was discovered on St Helena day (21 May) 1502 by the
Portuguese navigator Joan da Nova. In 1658 Richard, Lord Protector,
authorised the British East India Company to colonise and fortify the
island. Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to St Helena in 1815 and remained
there until his death in 1821. St Helena became a Crown Colony in 1834.
The Zulu Chief, Dinizulu, was exiled to the island in 1890 and up to
6000 Boer prisoners were held there between 1900 and 1903. »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Jamestown
Population: 7,637
GDP: $18,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 410 (sq km) 158 (sq mi)
Currency: Saint Helenian pound
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