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Administrative divisions 1 administrative area and 2 dependencies*; Ascension*, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha*
Capital city	Jamestown
Capital city > Geographic coordinates	15 56 S, 5 44 W
Constitution	1 January 1989
Executive branch > Cabinet Executive Council consists of the governor, three ex-officio officers, and five elected members of the Legislative Council
Executive branch > Chief of state Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Executive branch > Head of government Governor and Commander in Chief Andrew GURR (since 11 November 2007)
Flag description blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Saint Helenian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield features a rocky coastline and three-masted sailing ship
Independence none (overseas territory of the UK)
International organization participation	UPU, WFTU
Judicial branch Magistrate's Court; Supreme Court; Court of Appeal
Legal system English common law and statutes, supplemented by local statutes
Legislative branch unicameral Legislative Council (16 seats, including the speaker, three ex officio and 12 elected members; members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)
Legislative branch > Elections last held 31 August 2005 (next to be held in 2009)
National holiday Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June
Political parties and leaders	none
Political pressure groups and leaders	none
Status dependent democracy
Suffrage	NA years of age
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International	none

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