Country Information
| Sovereign State | No (British Overseas Territory) |
| Country Codes | SH, SHN, 654 |
| Official Name | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
| Continent | Africa (Geographically) |
| Capital | Jamestown (Saint Helena), Georgetown (Ascension Island), Edinburgh of the Seven Seas (Tristan da Cunha) |
| Government Type | British Overseas Territory |
| Currency | Saint Helena Pound (SHP) |
| Calling Code | +290 (Saint Helena and Tristan da Cunha), +247 (Ascension Island) |
| Member Of | Not a member of the United Nations, as it is a British Overseas Territory |
| Population | Approximately 5,633 |
| Total Area | 394 km² |
| Highest Point | Queen Mary’s Peak on Tristan da Cunha (2,062 meters, 6,765 feet) |
| Lowest Point | South Atlantic Ocean (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | Data not widely available |
| Life Expectancy | Data not widely available |
| Internet TLD | .sh |
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha National Anthem
As a British Overseas Territory, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha use the national anthem of the United Kingdom:
God Save the King
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.
Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour,
Long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
There are no neighboring countries as these islands are remote and isolated in the South Atlantic Ocean.
History of the Flag
The flag of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, as a British Overseas Territory, features the Union Jack in the canton and the territory’s coat of arms in the fly. Each island has its own version of the flag featuring its specific coat of arms.
The flag of Saint Helena was adopted on October 4, 1984, and it displays a shield containing a rocky coastline and a three-masted sailing ship, representing the island’s discovery and maritime history. The flag of Ascension Island, adopted in May 2013, features a shield with the island’s volcanic peak and a green turtle, symbolizing Ascension’s rich marine biodiversity. Tristan da Cunha’s flag, adopted in October 2002, showcases four albatrosses in a circular pattern representing the community’s resilience and the island’s wildlife.
The flags’ designs reflect each island’s unique identity, history, and natural environment. The presence of the Union Jack signifies their status as territories of the United Kingdom. These flags are symbols of the islands’ connections to British sovereignty and their distinct local characteristics.
These flags are used in official capacities on each island and represent the territories in international events. They embody the individual spirit and pride of each island while acknowledging their relationship with the United Kingdom. The flags of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha are more than just symbols of British governance; they are emblems of the islands’ unique heritage and their communities’ distinct identities within the framework of their British Overseas Territory status.