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Saint Helena Travel Guide

British Overseas Territories

Trek Zone
73°F
Thursday
74°F
Friday

Tourist season

Are January and February good months to visit Saint Helena?

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January

High
season

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February

High
season

Did you know?

The population of Saint Helena is around 4.3 thous., which puts the islands in 222. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

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The distance between Jamestown (SH) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5950 miles

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Jamestown
Jamestown
Edinburgh of the Seven Seas
Georgetown
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
5950
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

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Upcoming holidays

18 April 2025• Good Friday

21 April 2025• Easter Monday

Currency

Saint Helena Pound (SHP) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 SHP
Rate
Inversion
EUR
1.18453
0.84422
GBP
1
1
USD
1.22036
0.81943
Update: 15 Jan 2025

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Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

222 / 231
Ranking
4 255
African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25%

Area

204 / 230
Ranking
119 mi²

Life expectancy

37 / 196
Ranking
80.3
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.3women 83.3

Median age

140 / 157
Ranking
43.2
Average age of population expressed in years.men 43.2women 43.3

Population growth

135 / 172
Ranking
0.14%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

28 / 131
Ranking
97%
Ability to read, write and count.men 97%women 98%
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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