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[Africa trip] United Kingdom : ST. Helena

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An isolated island in the south of the atlantic Ocean with a population of 4200. The capital is Jamestown. This area has tropical climate. It is a distant island that is told to be about 3000km away from the african continent. Therefore, it was used as penal colony in the old age. Is is now Britain territory. This island is known as the site of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Economy / Infrastructure

Main industry is tourism. Also fishing. But it is told to be underemployed. Communication is also quite inconvenient because there are no interconnect lines. St Helena airport was built in 2016. The railroad was cablewayed by the company in the 1800s.

Historical background

This isolated island was discovered by Portuguese explorer Joan Da Nova. The Portuguese did not stay here. But it is used as supply base for ships. In 1657, the East India company of England took control this area. Napoleon Bonaparte who lost the battle of Waterloo in 1815 was washed away. Napoleon lived on this island until his death.

Sightseeing spot 1:Longwood House

Napoleon who was washed away on the island in 1815. He lived in this house until his death in 1821. It is located on a flat land. Napoleon life in Longwood House was surrounded by his aide, General Bertrand.

Sightseeing spot 2:Jacobs Ladder

It was intended to lift supplies from the harbor. Every year, measured runs climb the Jacobs Ladder.

Sightseeing spot 3:Napoleon Tomb

Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5 1821. However his body was returned to France in 1840.

Sightseeing spot 4:Plantation House

This is the official residence of Governor St Helena. This house was built by the East india company.

Sightseeing spot 5:Sandy bay

One of the eight districts of this island. Sand bay is a valley to the south of the island that connects the height of Diana Peak Mountains to the southeast towards the sea.

Sightseeing spot 6:Heart Shape Waterfall

It is called Heart Shape Waterfall. It is a hard type waterfall. It is known as one of the heart spots in the world.

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