Ascension Island, Volcanic island in South Atlantic Ocean, Saint Helena territory
The island covers 88 square kilometers of terrain with multiple volcanic peaks, including Green Mountain reaching 858 meters above sea level.
Portuguese sailors located the island in 1501, and British forces later established it as a naval base during the Napoleonic Wars in 1815.
The population includes military personnel and civilian workers from Britain, Saint Helena, and the United States, creating a mixed international community.
Access requires advance permission through British authorities, with limited flights connecting to Saint Helena and the Falkland Islands throughout the year.
The location serves as a nesting site for numerous seabird species and supports a marine protected area spanning 440,000 square kilometers.
Location: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Inception: 1815
Capital city: Georgetown
Elevation above the sea: 345 m
Website: https://ascension.gov.ac
GPS coordinates: -7.95000,-14.35000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:54
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