Jamestown, Saint Helena

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Jamestown, Saint Helena?Northwestern coast of Saint Helena island, South Atlantic Ocean
2. How many people live in Jamestown, Saint Helena?Approximately 600 residents (2016 estimate)
3. When was Jamestown, Saint Helena built?1659 by the English East India Company
4. What language do people speak in Jamestown, Saint Helena?English
5. What is the capital of?British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
6. What is Jamestown?Jamestown is the capital town of Saint Helena, a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It was founded in 1659 by the English East India Company and is the island's main port and administrative center.

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