Flag of Saint Helena
- Officially » Saint Helena
- Capital » Jamestown
Facts
- Population » 4,534 (2016)
- Largest City » Half Tree Hollow
- Currency » Saint Helena pound
Notes
- Saint Helena is the UK‘s second-oldest overseas territory after Bermuda.
Geography
Location of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean
- Saint Helena is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Africa, governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
- Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi)
- It is located some 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the coast of southwestern Africa, and 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the South American coast.
- It is one of the most isolated islands in the world
Overland
- Probably not in my lifetime.
- Most likely not an overland destination, limited by the vehicles currently available.
- Specifically, limited by ability to carry sufficient fuel to travel 2,000 kms, plus reserves.
- Sails and rigging have had limited success with overland vehicles and are not a viable option under these conditions.
- Concentrated exposure the saltwater of the Atlantic Ocean would accelerate any rust on the truck’s frame.