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Administrative divisions 1 administrative area and 2 dependencies*; Ascension*, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha* |
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Capital city
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Jamestown |
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Capital city > Geographic coordinates
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15 56 S, 5 44 W |
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Constitution
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1 January 1989 |
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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) |
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International organization participation
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UPU, WFTU |
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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 |
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Political parties and leaders
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none |
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Political pressure groups and leaders
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none |
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Status dependent democracy |
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Suffrage
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NA years of age |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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