Ascension Island
Island in the Atlantic Ocean
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Ascension Island is an isolated volcanic island, 7°56′ south of the Equator in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is about 1,000 miles from the coast of Africa and 1,400 miles from the coast of South America. Wikipedia
Area: 33.98 mi²
Highest point: of Green mountain
British settlement: 1815
Calling code: +247
Capitaland largest settlement: Georgetown; 7°56′S 14°25′W / 7.933°S 14.417°W
Currency: Saint Helena pound (£) (SHP)
Current constitution: 1 September 2009
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