Saint Helena

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Country Name

Saint Helena.

Location

The island of St. Helena is a British Overseas Territory located southwest of Africa in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is roughly halfway between Namibia and Brazil. Spread across just 47 sq miles, the island has volcanic origins.

Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world.

Capital

Jamestown.

Reason for naming the country

It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople. It is one of the most isolated islands in the world and was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. It was an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and Southern Africa for centuries. Saint Helena is the United Kingdom's second-oldest overseas territory after Bermuda.