Saint Helena, Ascension, Tristan Da Cunha Country Information
Background
Geography
- Area: Saint Helena Island (308 sq km/118.919465 sq mi), Ascension Island (88 sq km/33.97699 sq mi), Tristan da Cunha Island (98 sq km/37.8380115 sq mi)
- Terrain: Saint Helena is rugged, volcanic, small scattered plains; Ascension is volcanic; Tristan da Cunha has sheer cliffs lining the coastline, coastal plains lie between the volcanic peaks and the coastal cliffs.
- Climate: Tropical; Saint Helena weather is tempered by the trade winds; Ascension is mild and semi-arid; Tristan da Cunha is mild and is tempered by the trade winds as well. It is not as cool as Saint Helena.
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