Saint Helena Island
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Saint Helena Island is located in the South Atlantic Ocean, roughly 1,950 kilometers west of the southwestern coast of Africa. It measures about 16 by 8 kilometers, covering an area of 122 square kilometers. This volcanic island rises to a maximum elevation of 818 meters at Diana's Peak.
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Discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena has been a strategic location for centuries, particularly during the British Empire's control. It is most famously known as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile from 1815 until his death in 1821. Today, the island is accessible via flights to its airport, opened in 2016, or by sea, offering unique opportunities to explore its rugged terrain and rich history.