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Ascension Island

Summary

Ascension is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It is situated in the South Atlantic, some 750 miles northwest of St Helena. It covers an area of 34 square miles, and the island’s inhabitants comprise the employees and families of the organisations working on the island. An airstrip built during the Second World War by the US Government is still used today by the UK and US Air forces. It provides a re-fueling stop over point for RAF flights to the Falklands and there is a small UK military presence to support these flights. The Ascension Island Government funds a Conservation Department to protect the Island’s biodiversity. The resident population is about 1,100 - mostly Saints but with 200 United Kingdom and 150 US citizens. Ascension does not receive UK bilateral aid.

Further resources

FCDO Operational Plan for British Overseas Territories
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha page on GOV.UK website

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