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56e03502231d4119001abfc3 | Vessels of what navy protected convoys? | Royal | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThroughout this period, Saint Helena was an important port of call of the East India Company. East Indiamen would stop there on the return leg of their voyages to British India and China. At Saint Helena ships could replenish supplies of water and provisions, and during war time, form convoys that ... |
56e0359f231d4119001abfc9 | What was made illegal in 1792? | importation of slaves | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. Many were allowed to stay, and their descendents ... |
56e0359f231d4119001abfcb | What year did Coolie labourers arrive? | 1810 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. Many were allowed to stay, and their descendents ... |
56e0359f231d4119001abfcc | How many coolie labourers were on the island by 1818? | 600 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. Many were allowed to stay, and their descendents ... |
56e0359f231d4119001abfcd | What was the population of the island in 1814? | 3,507 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. Many were allowed to stay, and their descendents ... |
56e036337aa994140058e38f | The British government detained who in Saint Helena? | Napoleon Bonaparte | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent residence, Longwood House, was completed in Dece... |
56e036337aa994140058e390 | What year was Napoleon Bonaparte taken to the island? | 1815 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent residence, Longwood House, was completed in Dece... |
56e036337aa994140058e391 | Where did Napoleon Bonaparte stay until he found permanent residence? | Briars pavilion | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent residence, Longwood House, was completed in Dece... |
56e036337aa994140058e392 | What ended up being the permanent residence of Napoleon Bonaparte? | Longwood House | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent residence, Longwood House, was completed in Dece... |
56e036337aa994140058e393 | What year did Napoleon Bonaparte pass away? | 1821 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent residence, Longwood House, was completed in Dece... |
56e036e0231d4119001abfd3 | Who took full control of the island after Napoleon's death? | East India Company | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAfter Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of the island the packet schooner St Helena, which made multiple trips per year between th... |
56e036e0231d4119001abfd4 | The EIC made what available to the government of the island between 1815 and 1830? | the packet schooner St Helena | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAfter Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of the island the packet schooner St Helena, which made multiple trips per year between th... |
56e036e0231d4119001abfd5 | The packet schooner St Helena brought supplies of what to the island? | wine and provisions | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAfter Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of the island the packet schooner St Helena, which made multiple trips per year between th... |
56e037e17aa994140058e39f | Which product of Saint Helena was praised by Napoleon? | coffee | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOwing to Napoleon's praise of Saint Helena’s coffee during his exile on the island, the product enjoyed a brief popularity in Paris in the years after his death."
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56e037e17aa994140058e3a0 | Where did Saint Helena's coffee get popular after Napoleon's death? | Paris | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOwing to Napoleon's praise of Saint Helena’s coffee during his exile on the island, the product enjoyed a brief popularity in Paris in the years after his death."
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56e037e17aa994140058e3a1 | What product got popular in Paris after Napoloen's death? | coffee | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOwing to Napoleon's praise of Saint Helena’s coffee during his exile on the island, the product enjoyed a brief popularity in Paris in the years after his death."
] |
56e038637aa994140058e3ad | When was importation of slaves banned in Saint Helena? | 1792 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAlthough the importation of slaves to St Helena had been banned in 1792, the phased emancipation of over 800 resident slaves did not take place until 1827, which was still some six years before the British Parliament passed legislation to ban slavery in the colonies."
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56e038637aa994140058e3ae | The emancipation of the slaves of Saint Helena did not take place until what year? | 1827 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAlthough the importation of slaves to St Helena had been banned in 1792, the phased emancipation of over 800 resident slaves did not take place until 1827, which was still some six years before the British Parliament passed legislation to ban slavery in the colonies."
] |
56e038637aa994140058e3af | Who banned slavery in their colonies? | British Parliament | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAlthough the importation of slaves to St Helena had been banned in 1792, the phased emancipation of over 800 resident slaves did not take place until 1827, which was still some six years before the British Parliament passed legislation to ban slavery in the colonies."
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56e038637aa994140058e3b0 | Over how many slaves ended up getting emancipated on Saint Helena? | 800 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nAlthough the importation of slaves to St Helena had been banned in 1792, the phased emancipation of over 800 resident slaves did not take place until 1827, which was still some six years before the British Parliament passed legislation to ban slavery in the colonies."
] |
56e03942231d4119001abfe7 | What act gave control of Saint Helena to the British Crown? | 1833 India Act | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nUnder the provisions of the 1833 India Act, control of Saint Helena was passed from the East India Company to the British Crown, becoming a crown colony. Subsequent administrative cost-cutting triggered the start of a long-term population decline whereby those who could afford to do so tended to le... |
56e03942231d4119001abfe8 | Who turned over control of Saint Helena to the British Crown? | East India Company | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nUnder the provisions of the 1833 India Act, control of Saint Helena was passed from the East India Company to the British Crown, becoming a crown colony. Subsequent administrative cost-cutting triggered the start of a long-term population decline whereby those who could afford to do so tended to le... |
56e03942231d4119001abfe9 | During the latter half of the 19th century what ships became prevalent that weren't dependent on trade winds? | steam ships | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nUnder the provisions of the 1833 India Act, control of Saint Helena was passed from the East India Company to the British Crown, becoming a crown colony. Subsequent administrative cost-cutting triggered the start of a long-term population decline whereby those who could afford to do so tended to le... |
56e03942231d4119001abfea | How many ships were going to the island in 1855? | 1,100 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nUnder the provisions of the 1833 India Act, control of Saint Helena was passed from the East India Company to the British Crown, becoming a crown colony. Subsequent administrative cost-cutting triggered the start of a long-term population decline whereby those who could afford to do so tended to le... |
56e03942231d4119001abfeb | By 1889 how many ships were going to the island? | 288 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nUnder the provisions of the 1833 India Act, control of Saint Helena was passed from the East India Company to the British Crown, becoming a crown colony. Subsequent administrative cost-cutting triggered the start of a long-term population decline whereby those who could afford to do so tended to le... |
56e039be231d4119001abff1 | Who established a naval station to cut down on African slave trade on the island in 1840? | British | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, a British naval station established to suppress the African slave trade was based on the island, and between 1840 and 1849 over 15,000 freed slaves, known as \"Liberated Africans\", were landed there."
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56e039be231d4119001abff2 | Between 1840 and 1849 how many freed slaves landed on the island? | over 15,000 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, a British naval station established to suppress the African slave trade was based on the island, and between 1840 and 1849 over 15,000 freed slaves, known as \"Liberated Africans\", were landed there."
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56e039be231d4119001abff3 | What were the freed slaves known as? | Liberated Africans | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, a British naval station established to suppress the African slave trade was based on the island, and between 1840 and 1849 over 15,000 freed slaves, known as \"Liberated Africans\", were landed there."
] |
56e03a4d231d4119001abff7 | Which french emperor gained possession of Longwood house and the land surrounding it? | Napoleon III | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1858, the French emperor Napoleon III successfully gained the possession, in the name of the French government, of Longwood House and the lands around it, last residence of Napoleon I (who died there in 1821). It is still French property, administered by a French representative and under the aut... |
56e03a4d231d4119001abff8 | What year did the French Emperor Napoleon III take control of Longwood house? | 1858 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1858, the French emperor Napoleon III successfully gained the possession, in the name of the French government, of Longwood House and the lands around it, last residence of Napoleon I (who died there in 1821). It is still French property, administered by a French representative and under the aut... |
56e03a4d231d4119001abff9 | Who was the last resident of Longwood house before Napoleon III took it over? | Napoleon I | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1858, the French emperor Napoleon III successfully gained the possession, in the name of the French government, of Longwood House and the lands around it, last residence of Napoleon I (who died there in 1821). It is still French property, administered by a French representative and under the aut... |
56e03a4d231d4119001abffa | Who has authority over Longwood house? | French Ministry of Foreign Affairs | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1858, the French emperor Napoleon III successfully gained the possession, in the name of the French government, of Longwood House and the lands around it, last residence of Napoleon I (who died there in 1821). It is still French property, administered by a French representative and under the aut... |
56e03aed7aa994140058e3db | Who arrived in Jamestown during their solo round the world voyage? | Joshua Slocum | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOn 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the governor, his Excellency Sir R A Standale, presented two lectures on his... |
56e03aed7aa994140058e3dc | When did Joshua Slocum arrive in Jamestown? | 11 April 1898 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOn 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the governor, his Excellency Sir R A Standale, presented two lectures on his... |
56e03aed7aa994140058e3dd | When did Joshua Slocum depart from Jamestown to continue his trip? | 20 April 1898 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOn 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the governor, his Excellency Sir R A Standale, presented two lectures on his... |
56e03aed7aa994140058e3de | Who presented two lectures on their voyage? | Sir R A Standale | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nOn 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the governor, his Excellency Sir R A Standale, presented two lectures on his... |
56e061f87aa994140058e429 | What country does the local industry that manufactures fibre get their flax from? | New Zealand | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nA local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922, and Tristan da Cunha followed in 1938. During the Second World War, the Uni... |
56e061f87aa994140058e42a | What island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922? | Ascension Island | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nA local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922, and Tristan da Cunha followed in 1938. During the Second World War, the Uni... |
56e061f87aa994140058e42b | What was the name of the airport the United States built on Ascension Island? | Wideawake airport | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nA local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922, and Tristan da Cunha followed in 1938. During the Second World War, the Uni... |
56e061f87aa994140058e42c | What year was Wideawake Airport built? | 1942 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nA local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922, and Tristan da Cunha followed in 1938. During the Second World War, the Uni... |
56e0628c231d4119001ac075 | What did the Island sell for increased revenue during this period? | flax | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nDuring this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Office to use synthetic fibres for its mailbags was... |
56e0628c231d4119001ac076 | What year did flax prices peak? | 1951 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nDuring this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Office to use synthetic fibres for its mailbags was... |
56e0628c231d4119001ac077 | The British Post Offices decision to use what kind of fibres hurt the flax industry? | synthetic fibres | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nDuring this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Office to use synthetic fibres for its mailbags was... |
56e0628c231d4119001ac078 | What year did the Island's flax mills close? | 1965 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nDuring this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Office to use synthetic fibres for its mailbags was... |
56e063197aa994140058e439 | What year did the Union Castle shipping line slowly start to reduce their service calls to the island? | 1958 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nFrom 1958, the Union Castle shipping line gradually reduced its service calls to the island. Curnow Shipping, based in Avonmouth, replaced the Union-Castle Line mailship service in 1977, using the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena."
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56e063197aa994140058e43a | Which shipping company replaced Union-Castle Line mailship service? | Curnow Shipping | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nFrom 1958, the Union Castle shipping line gradually reduced its service calls to the island. Curnow Shipping, based in Avonmouth, replaced the Union-Castle Line mailship service in 1977, using the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena."
] |
56e063197aa994140058e43b | What year was Union-Castle Line mailship replaced? | 1977 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nFrom 1958, the Union Castle shipping line gradually reduced its service calls to the island. Curnow Shipping, based in Avonmouth, replaced the Union-Castle Line mailship service in 1977, using the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena."
] |
56e063ea231d4119001ac07e | What right was lost by the citizen of the islands due to the act? | right of abode in Britain | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe British Nationality Act 1981 reclassified Saint Helena and the other Crown colonies as British Dependent Territories. The islanders lost their right of abode in Britain. For the next 20 years, many could find only low-paid work with the island government, and the only available employment outsi... |
56e063ea231d4119001ac07f | What department was formed to help raise the living standards of the citizens in Saint Helena? | The Development and Economic Planning Department | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe British Nationality Act 1981 reclassified Saint Helena and the other Crown colonies as British Dependent Territories. The islanders lost their right of abode in Britain. For the next 20 years, many could find only low-paid work with the island government, and the only available employment outsi... |
56e063ea231d4119001ac080 | What year was the Development and Economic Planning Department formed? | 1988 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe British Nationality Act 1981 reclassified Saint Helena and the other Crown colonies as British Dependent Territories. The islanders lost their right of abode in Britain. For the next 20 years, many could find only low-paid work with the island government, and the only available employment outsi... |
56e063ea231d4119001ac081 | Where was the only work outside of Saint Helena located? | Falkland Islands and Ascension Island | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe British Nationality Act 1981 reclassified Saint Helena and the other Crown colonies as British Dependent Territories. The islanders lost their right of abode in Britain. For the next 20 years, many could find only low-paid work with the island government, and the only available employment outsi... |
56e064667aa994140058e441 | What year was the replacement for the RMS St Helena launched? | 1989 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1989, Prince Andrew launched the replacement RMS St Helena to serve the island; the vessel was specially built for the Cardiff–Cape Town route and features a mixed cargo/passenger layout."
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56e064667aa994140058e442 | Who launched the replacement RMS St Helena? | Prince Andrew | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1989, Prince Andrew launched the replacement RMS St Helena to serve the island; the vessel was specially built for the Cardiff–Cape Town route and features a mixed cargo/passenger layout."
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56e064667aa994140058e443 | What route was the replacement RMS St Helena built for? | Cardiff–Cape Town route | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1989, Prince Andrew launched the replacement RMS St Helena to serve the island; the vessel was specially built for the Cardiff–Cape Town route and features a mixed cargo/passenger layout."
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56e064667aa994140058e444 | What kind of layout did the RMS St Helena have? | a mixed cargo/passenger layout. | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1989, Prince Andrew launched the replacement RMS St Helena to serve the island; the vessel was specially built for the Cardiff–Cape Town route and features a mixed cargo/passenger layout."
] |
56e06509231d4119001ac087 | What year did the Saint Helena Constitution officially take effect? | 1989 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe Saint Helena Constitution took effect in 1989 and provided that the island would be governed by a Governor and Commander-in-Chief, and an elected Executive and Legislative Council. In 2002, the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 granted full British citizenship to the islanders, and renamed ... |
56e06509231d4119001ac088 | In 2002 what act granted full British citizenship to the citizens of the islands? | British Overseas Territories Act 2002 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe Saint Helena Constitution took effect in 1989 and provided that the island would be governed by a Governor and Commander-in-Chief, and an elected Executive and Legislative Council. In 2002, the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 granted full British citizenship to the islanders, and renamed ... |
56e06509231d4119001ac089 | What were the dependent territories renamed to? | British Overseas Territories | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe Saint Helena Constitution took effect in 1989 and provided that the island would be governed by a Governor and Commander-in-Chief, and an elected Executive and Legislative Council. In 2002, the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 granted full British citizenship to the islanders, and renamed ... |
56e065a0231d4119001ac08d | How much money was spent on construction of the island's airport? | 250 million | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expect... |
56e065a0231d4119001ac08e | Which government built the island's airport? | UK government | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expect... |
56e065a0231d4119001ac08f | When was the airport expected to be fully functional? | early 2016 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expect... |
56e065a0231d4119001ac090 | Which industry is the airport supposed to help when it becomes complete? | tourism | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expect... |
56e065a0231d4119001ac091 | How many tourists are expected annually thanks to the airport? | up to 30,000 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expect... |
56e066467aa994140058e449 | What is the nearest port to Saint Helena? | Namibe | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nLocated in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) from the nearest major landmass, Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world. The nearest port on the continent is Namibe in southern Angola, and the nearest international airport the... |
56e066467aa994140058e44a | What is the closest international airport to Saint Helena called? | the Quatro de Fevereiro Airport | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nLocated in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) from the nearest major landmass, Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world. The nearest port on the continent is Namibe in southern Angola, and the nearest international airport the... |
56e066467aa994140058e44b | What is the mail boat that serves the island called? | RMS St Helena | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nLocated in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) from the nearest major landmass, Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world. The nearest port on the continent is Namibe in southern Angola, and the nearest international airport the... |
56e066467aa994140058e44c | What hemisphere is the island located in? | Western | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nLocated in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) from the nearest major landmass, Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world. The nearest port on the continent is Namibe in southern Angola, and the nearest international airport the... |
56e066467aa994140058e44d | What area is the island classified as being in by the United Nations? | West Africa | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nLocated in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) from the nearest major landmass, Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world. The nearest port on the continent is Namibe in southern Angola, and the nearest international airport the... |
56e06714231d4119001ac09f | How many square miles is Saint Helena? | 47 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe island of Saint Helena has a total area of 122 km2 (47 sq mi), and is composed largely of rugged terrain of volcanic origin (the last volcanic eruptions occurred about 7 million years ago). Coastal areas are covered in volcanic rock and warmer and drier than the centre. The highest point of the... |
56e06714231d4119001ac0a0 | What kind of rock are coastal regions of Saint Helena covered with? | volcanic | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe island of Saint Helena has a total area of 122 km2 (47 sq mi), and is composed largely of rugged terrain of volcanic origin (the last volcanic eruptions occurred about 7 million years ago). Coastal areas are covered in volcanic rock and warmer and drier than the centre. The highest point of the... |
56e06714231d4119001ac0a1 | How many feet high is the highest peak of Saint Helena? | 2,684 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe island of Saint Helena has a total area of 122 km2 (47 sq mi), and is composed largely of rugged terrain of volcanic origin (the last volcanic eruptions occurred about 7 million years ago). Coastal areas are covered in volcanic rock and warmer and drier than the centre. The highest point of the... |
56e06714231d4119001ac0a2 | What year did Diana's Peak officially become a state park? | 1996 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe island of Saint Helena has a total area of 122 km2 (47 sq mi), and is composed largely of rugged terrain of volcanic origin (the last volcanic eruptions occurred about 7 million years ago). Coastal areas are covered in volcanic rock and warmer and drier than the centre. The highest point of the... |
56e06714231d4119001ac0a3 | What was formed in 2002 to replant parts of the great wood? | Millennium Forest project | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe island of Saint Helena has a total area of 122 km2 (47 sq mi), and is composed largely of rugged terrain of volcanic origin (the last volcanic eruptions occurred about 7 million years ago). Coastal areas are covered in volcanic rock and warmer and drier than the centre. The highest point of the... |
56e067a27aa994140058e453 | How close are the rockets and islets off the coast? | one kilometre | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThere are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's Chair, Lighter Rock (West), Long Ledge (Northwest), Shore... |
56e067a27aa994140058e454 | Which direction from the island is Upper Black Rock located? | South | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThere are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's Chair, Lighter Rock (West), Long Ledge (Northwest), Shore... |
56e067a27aa994140058e455 | Which direction from the island is Bird Island located? | Southwest | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThere are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's Chair, Lighter Rock (West), Long Ledge (Northwest), Shore... |
56e067a27aa994140058e456 | Which direction from the island is Lighter Rock located? | West | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThere are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's Chair, Lighter Rock (West), Long Ledge (Northwest), Shore... |
56e067a27aa994140058e457 | Which direction from the island is Frightus Rock located? | Southeast | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThere are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's Chair, Lighter Rock (West), Long Ledge (Northwest), Shore... |
56e067e7231d4119001ac0af | What is the national bird of Saint Helena? | the Saint Helena plover | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe national bird of Saint Helena is the Saint Helena plover, known locally as the wirebird. It appears on the coat of arms of Saint Helena and on the flag."
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56e067e7231d4119001ac0b0 | What is the Plover known locally as? | wirebird | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe national bird of Saint Helena is the Saint Helena plover, known locally as the wirebird. It appears on the coat of arms of Saint Helena and on the flag."
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56e0689b231d4119001ac0bb | What current affects the environment of Saint Helena? | Benguela Current | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe climate of Saint Helena is tropical, marine and mild, tempered by the Benguela Current and trade winds that blow almost continuously. The climate varies noticeably across the island. Temperatures in Jamestown, on the north leeward shore, range between 21–28 °C (70–82 °F) in the summer (January ... |
56e0689b231d4119001ac0be | On average, how much lower are the temperatures in the central areas in celsius? | 5–6 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe climate of Saint Helena is tropical, marine and mild, tempered by the Benguela Current and trade winds that blow almost continuously. The climate varies noticeably across the island. Temperatures in Jamestown, on the north leeward shore, range between 21–28 °C (70–82 °F) in the summer (January ... |
56e068fb7aa994140058e45d | How many districts is the island of Saint Helena divided into? | eight | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena is divided into eight districts, each with a community centre. The districts also serve as statistical subdivisions. The island is a single electoral area and elects twelve representatives to the Legislative Council of fifteen."
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56e068fb7aa994140058e45e | What do the districts also serve as? | statistical subdivisions | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena is divided into eight districts, each with a community centre. The districts also serve as statistical subdivisions. The island is a single electoral area and elects twelve representatives to the Legislative Council of fifteen."
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56e06979231d4119001ac0c7 | When was Saint Helena first settled? | 1659 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena was first settled by the English in 1659, and the island has a population of about 4,250 inhabitants, mainly descended from people from Britain – settlers (\"planters\") and soldiers – and slaves who were brought there from the beginning of settlement – initially from Africa (the Cape ... |
56e06979231d4119001ac0c8 | What was the population of the island in 1659 | 4,250 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena was first settled by the English in 1659, and the island has a population of about 4,250 inhabitants, mainly descended from people from Britain – settlers (\"planters\") and soldiers – and slaves who were brought there from the beginning of settlement – initially from Africa (the Cape ... |
56e06979231d4119001ac0c9 | Where were slaves initially brought from to the island? | Africa | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena was first settled by the English in 1659, and the island has a population of about 4,250 inhabitants, mainly descended from people from Britain – settlers (\"planters\") and soldiers – and slaves who were brought there from the beginning of settlement – initially from Africa (the Cape ... |
56e06979231d4119001ac0ca | Later on, what two locations were slaves brought from? | India and Madagascar | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena was first settled by the English in 1659, and the island has a population of about 4,250 inhabitants, mainly descended from people from Britain – settlers (\"planters\") and soldiers – and slaves who were brought there from the beginning of settlement – initially from Africa (the Cape ... |
56e06979231d4119001ac0cb | Which year did the inhabitants decide there were too many slaves? | 1792 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nSaint Helena was first settled by the English in 1659, and the island has a population of about 4,250 inhabitants, mainly descended from people from Britain – settlers (\"planters\") and soldiers – and slaves who were brought there from the beginning of settlement – initially from Africa (the Cape ... |
56e06a027aa994140058e46f | In 1840 what did Saint Helena become? | a provisioning station | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, St Helena became a provisioning station for the British West Africa Squadron, preventing slavery to Brazil (mainly), and many thousands of slaves were freed on the island. These were all African, and about 500 stayed while the rest were sent on to the West Indies and Cape Town, and eventua... |
56e06a027aa994140058e470 | What squadron was Saint Helena a provisioning station for? | British West Africa Squadron | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, St Helena became a provisioning station for the British West Africa Squadron, preventing slavery to Brazil (mainly), and many thousands of slaves were freed on the island. These were all African, and about 500 stayed while the rest were sent on to the West Indies and Cape Town, and eventua... |
56e06a027aa994140058e471 | What country did the British West Africa Squadron prevent slaves from being sent to? | Brazil | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, St Helena became a provisioning station for the British West Africa Squadron, preventing slavery to Brazil (mainly), and many thousands of slaves were freed on the island. These were all African, and about 500 stayed while the rest were sent on to the West Indies and Cape Town, and eventua... |
56e06a027aa994140058e472 | How many slaves ended up staying on the island after being freed? | 500 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, St Helena became a provisioning station for the British West Africa Squadron, preventing slavery to Brazil (mainly), and many thousands of slaves were freed on the island. These were all African, and about 500 stayed while the rest were sent on to the West Indies and Cape Town, and eventua... |
56e06a027aa994140058e473 | How many slaves were freed from the island? | many thousands | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nIn 1840, St Helena became a provisioning station for the British West Africa Squadron, preventing slavery to Brazil (mainly), and many thousands of slaves were freed on the island. These were all African, and about 500 stayed while the rest were sent on to the West Indies and Cape Town, and eventua... |
56e06a5e231d4119001ac0d7 | When did Imported Chinese labor arrive? | 1810 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nImported Chinese labourers arrived in 1810, reaching a peak of 618 in 1818, after which numbers were reduced. Only a few older men remained after the British Crown took over the government of the island from the East India Company in 1834. The majority were sent back to China, although records in t... |
56e06a5e231d4119001ac0d8 | How many imported Chinese laborers were there at the peak of importation? | 618 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nImported Chinese labourers arrived in 1810, reaching a peak of 618 in 1818, after which numbers were reduced. Only a few older men remained after the British Crown took over the government of the island from the East India Company in 1834. The majority were sent back to China, although records in t... |
56e06a5e231d4119001ac0d9 | What year did importation of Chinese Laborers peak? | 1818 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nImported Chinese labourers arrived in 1810, reaching a peak of 618 in 1818, after which numbers were reduced. Only a few older men remained after the British Crown took over the government of the island from the East India Company in 1834. The majority were sent back to China, although records in t... |
56e06abd7aa994140058e47d | What kind of citizenship do the citizens of Saint Helena hold? | British Overseas Territories citizenship | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe citizens of Saint Helena hold British Overseas Territories citizenship. On 21 May 2002, full British citizenship was restored by the British Overseas Territories Act 2002. See also British nationality law."
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56e06abd7aa994140058e47e | On what date was full British citizenship restored to the citizens of the island? | 21 May 2002 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe citizens of Saint Helena hold British Overseas Territories citizenship. On 21 May 2002, full British citizenship was restored by the British Overseas Territories Act 2002. See also British nationality law."
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56e06abd7aa994140058e47f | What act restored the full British citizenship of the citizens of Saint Helena? | British Overseas Territories Act 2002 | [
"Saint_Helena\n\nThe citizens of Saint Helena hold British Overseas Territories citizenship. On 21 May 2002, full British citizenship was restored by the British Overseas Territories Act 2002. See also British nationality law."
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