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Administrative divisions 1 administrative area and 2 dependencies*; Ascension*, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha*
Capital city	Jamestown
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Capital city > Geographic coordinates	15 56 S, 5 44 W
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Constitution	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
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Executive branch > Chief of state Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Executive branch > Head of government Governor and Commander in Chief Andrew GURR (since 11 November 2007)
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
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
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Independence none (overseas territory of the UK)
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International organization participation	UPU, WFTU
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Judicial branch Magistrate's Court; Supreme Court; Court of Appeal
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Legal system English common law and statutes, supplemented by local statutes
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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)
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Legislative branch > Elections last held 31 August 2005 (next to be held in 2009)
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
National holiday Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June
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Political parties and leaders	none
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Political pressure groups and leaders	none
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Status dependent democracy
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Suffrage	NA years of age
Source: electionworld.org
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International	none
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008

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