Outline of Tristan da Cunha

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Tristan da Cunha group of remote volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, 2,816 km (1,750 mi) from South Africa and 3,360 km (2,090 mi) from South America. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha; Saint Helena itself is 2,430 km (1,510 mi) to the north. [1] The territory consists of the main island, Tristan da Cunha (area: 98 km2, 38 sq mi), as well as several uninhabited islands: Inaccessible Island and the Nightingale Islands. Gough Island (area: 91 km2, 35 sq mi), situated 395 km (245 mi) south east of the main island, is also considered part of the territory. Tristan da Cunha is the most remote archipelago in the world.

General reference

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A map of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Geography of Tristan da Cunha

Geography of Tristan da Cunha

Total: 207 km2 (80 sq mi) Main island: 98 km2

Environment of Tristan da Cunha

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A satellite image of Tristan da Cunha

Natural geographic features of Tristan da Cunha

Regions of Tristan da Cunha

Regions of Tristan da Cunha

Ecoregions of Tristan da Cunha

List of ecoregions in Tristan da Cunha

Demography of Tristan da Cunha

Demographics of Tristan da Cunha

Government and politics of Tristan da Cunha

Politics of Tristan da Cunha

Branches of government

Government of Ascension Island

Executive branch

Legislative branch

  • Island Council

Judicial branch

Court system of Saint Helena

Foreign relations of Tristan da Cunha

Foreign relations of Tristan da Cunha

International organization membership

Law and order in Tristan da Cunha

Law of Tristan da Cunha

Military of Tristan da Cunha

Local government in Tristan da Cunha

Local government in Tristan da Cunha

History of Tristan da Cunha

History of Tristan da Cunha

Culture of Tristan da Cunha

Culture of Tristan da Cunha

Art in Tristan da Cunha

Sports in Tristan da Cunha

Sports in Tristan da Cunha

Economy and infrastructure of Tristan da Cunha

Economy of Tristan da Cunha

Education in Tristan da Cunha

Education in Tristan da Cunha

See also

Tristan da Cunha

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References

  1. 1 2 "Saint Helena". The World Factbook . United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 3, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

Further reading

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