Saint Helena

Basic Information About Saint Helena:

Population: The population of Saint Helena is 3,954.

GDP:  £15.5 million (2009/10)

Climate:  The four seasons are not recognized on St Helena, as there are no drastic weather patterns. The hottest months are between January and March. The coldest are between June and September. For much of the year, temperatures remain between 70-80°F (20-27°C) but nights and early mornings can get colder in the months of June, July and August. Rains usually fall from late March to early May, with April being the height of the rainy season and again in July to September, with August being the height of this period.  

People:  Ethnic groups in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (African 50%, White 25% and Chinese 25%).

Religion:  In Tristan da Cunha, Christianity is the main religion, with the largest denominations being Anglican and Roman Catholic.

Capital:  Jamestown is the capital and main town of Saint Helena.

Language:  English is the most widely spoken language in St Helena, while Saints speak their own dialect of the English language.

Currency:  The Saint Helenian Pound is the currency of Saint Helena.

Time Zone: UTC+00:00