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56e06714231d4119001ac0a0
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Saint_Helena
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The 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 island is Diana's Peak at 818 m (2,684 ft). In 1996 it became the island's first national park. Much of the island is covered by New Zealand flax, a legacy of former industry, but there are some original trees augmented by plantations, including those of the Millennium Forest project which was established in 2002 to replant part of the lost Great Wood and is now managed by the Saint Helena National Trust. When the island was discovered, it was covered with unique indigenous vegetation, including a remarkable cabbage tree species. The island's hinterland must have been a dense tropical forest but the coastal areas were probably also quite green. The modern landscape is very different, with widespread bare rock in the lower areas, although inland it is green, mainly due to introduced vegetation. There are no native land mammals, but cattle, cats, dogs, donkeys, goats, mice, rabbits, rats and sheep have been introduced, and native species have been adversely affected as a result. The dramatic change in landscape must be attributed to these introductions. As a result, the string tree (Acalypha rubrinervis) and the St Helena olive (Nesiota elliptica) are now extinct, and many of the other endemic plants are threatened with extinction.
|
What kind of rock are coastal regions of Saint Helena covered with?
|
{
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112
],
"text": [
"volcanic"
]
}
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56e06714231d4119001ac0a1
|
Saint_Helena
|
The 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 island is Diana's Peak at 818 m (2,684 ft). In 1996 it became the island's first national park. Much of the island is covered by New Zealand flax, a legacy of former industry, but there are some original trees augmented by plantations, including those of the Millennium Forest project which was established in 2002 to replant part of the lost Great Wood and is now managed by the Saint Helena National Trust. When the island was discovered, it was covered with unique indigenous vegetation, including a remarkable cabbage tree species. The island's hinterland must have been a dense tropical forest but the coastal areas were probably also quite green. The modern landscape is very different, with widespread bare rock in the lower areas, although inland it is green, mainly due to introduced vegetation. There are no native land mammals, but cattle, cats, dogs, donkeys, goats, mice, rabbits, rats and sheep have been introduced, and native species have been adversely affected as a result. The dramatic change in landscape must be attributed to these introductions. As a result, the string tree (Acalypha rubrinervis) and the St Helena olive (Nesiota elliptica) are now extinct, and many of the other endemic plants are threatened with extinction.
|
How many feet high is the highest peak of Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
333
],
"text": [
"2,684"
]
}
|
56e06714231d4119001ac0a2
|
Saint_Helena
|
The 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 island is Diana's Peak at 818 m (2,684 ft). In 1996 it became the island's first national park. Much of the island is covered by New Zealand flax, a legacy of former industry, but there are some original trees augmented by plantations, including those of the Millennium Forest project which was established in 2002 to replant part of the lost Great Wood and is now managed by the Saint Helena National Trust. When the island was discovered, it was covered with unique indigenous vegetation, including a remarkable cabbage tree species. The island's hinterland must have been a dense tropical forest but the coastal areas were probably also quite green. The modern landscape is very different, with widespread bare rock in the lower areas, although inland it is green, mainly due to introduced vegetation. There are no native land mammals, but cattle, cats, dogs, donkeys, goats, mice, rabbits, rats and sheep have been introduced, and native species have been adversely affected as a result. The dramatic change in landscape must be attributed to these introductions. As a result, the string tree (Acalypha rubrinervis) and the St Helena olive (Nesiota elliptica) are now extinct, and many of the other endemic plants are threatened with extinction.
|
What year did Diana's Peak officially become a state park?
|
{
"answer_start": [
347
],
"text": [
"1996"
]
}
|
56e06714231d4119001ac0a3
|
Saint_Helena
|
The 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 island is Diana's Peak at 818 m (2,684 ft). In 1996 it became the island's first national park. Much of the island is covered by New Zealand flax, a legacy of former industry, but there are some original trees augmented by plantations, including those of the Millennium Forest project which was established in 2002 to replant part of the lost Great Wood and is now managed by the Saint Helena National Trust. When the island was discovered, it was covered with unique indigenous vegetation, including a remarkable cabbage tree species. The island's hinterland must have been a dense tropical forest but the coastal areas were probably also quite green. The modern landscape is very different, with widespread bare rock in the lower areas, although inland it is green, mainly due to introduced vegetation. There are no native land mammals, but cattle, cats, dogs, donkeys, goats, mice, rabbits, rats and sheep have been introduced, and native species have been adversely affected as a result. The dramatic change in landscape must be attributed to these introductions. As a result, the string tree (Acalypha rubrinervis) and the St Helena olive (Nesiota elliptica) are now extinct, and many of the other endemic plants are threatened with extinction.
|
What was formed in 2002 to replant parts of the great wood?
|
{
"answer_start": [
559
],
"text": [
"Millennium Forest project"
]
}
|
56e067a27aa994140058e453
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Saint_Helena
|
There 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 Island, George Island, Rough Rock Island, Flat Rock (East), the Buoys, Sandy Bay Island, the Chimney, White Bird Island and Frightus Rock (Southeast), all of which are within one kilometre (0.62 miles) of the shore.
|
How close are the rockets and islets off the coast?
|
{
"answer_start": [
475
],
"text": [
"one kilometre"
]
}
|
56e067a27aa994140058e454
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Saint_Helena
|
There 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 Island, George Island, Rough Rock Island, Flat Rock (East), the Buoys, Sandy Bay Island, the Chimney, White Bird Island and Frightus Rock (Southeast), all of which are within one kilometre (0.62 miles) of the shore.
|
Which direction from the island is Upper Black Rock located?
|
{
"answer_start": [
137
],
"text": [
"South"
]
}
|
56e067a27aa994140058e455
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Saint_Helena
|
There 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 Island, George Island, Rough Rock Island, Flat Rock (East), the Buoys, Sandy Bay Island, the Chimney, White Bird Island and Frightus Rock (Southeast), all of which are within one kilometre (0.62 miles) of the shore.
|
Which direction from the island is Bird Island located?
|
{
"answer_start": [
158
],
"text": [
"Southwest"
]
}
|
56e067a27aa994140058e456
|
Saint_Helena
|
There 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 Island, George Island, Rough Rock Island, Flat Rock (East), the Buoys, Sandy Bay Island, the Chimney, White Bird Island and Frightus Rock (Southeast), all of which are within one kilometre (0.62 miles) of the shore.
|
Which direction from the island is Lighter Rock located?
|
{
"answer_start": [
263
],
"text": [
"West"
]
}
|
56e067a27aa994140058e457
|
Saint_Helena
|
There 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 Island, George Island, Rough Rock Island, Flat Rock (East), the Buoys, Sandy Bay Island, the Chimney, White Bird Island and Frightus Rock (Southeast), all of which are within one kilometre (0.62 miles) of the shore.
|
Which direction from the island is Frightus Rock located?
|
{
"answer_start": [
439
],
"text": [
"Southeast"
]
}
|
56e067e7231d4119001ac0af
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Saint_Helena
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The 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.
|
What is the national bird of Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
37
],
"text": [
"the Saint Helena plover"
]
}
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56e067e7231d4119001ac0b0
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Saint_Helena
|
The 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.
|
What is the Plover known locally as?
|
{
"answer_start": [
83
],
"text": [
"wirebird"
]
}
|
56e0689b231d4119001ac0bb
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Saint_Helena
|
The 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 to April) and 17–24 °C (63–75 °F) during the remainder of the year. The temperatures in the central areas are, on average, 5–6 °C (9.0–10.8 °F) lower. Jamestown also has a very low annual rainfall, while 750–1,000 mm (30–39 in) falls per year on the higher ground and the south coast, where it is also noticeably cloudier. There are weather recording stations in the Longwood and Blue Hill districts.
|
What current affects the environment of Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
74
],
"text": [
"Benguela Current"
]
}
|
56e0689b231d4119001ac0be
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Saint_Helena
|
The 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 to April) and 17–24 °C (63–75 °F) during the remainder of the year. The temperatures in the central areas are, on average, 5–6 °C (9.0–10.8 °F) lower. Jamestown also has a very low annual rainfall, while 750–1,000 mm (30–39 in) falls per year on the higher ground and the south coast, where it is also noticeably cloudier. There are weather recording stations in the Longwood and Blue Hill districts.
|
On average, how much lower are the temperatures in the central areas in celsius?
|
{
"answer_start": [
422
],
"text": [
"5–6"
]
}
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56e068fb7aa994140058e45d
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Saint_Helena
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Saint 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.
|
How many districts is the island of Saint Helena divided into?
|
{
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"eight"
]
}
|
56e068fb7aa994140058e45e
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Saint_Helena
|
Saint 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.
|
What do the districts also serve as?
|
{
"answer_start": [
104
],
"text": [
"statistical subdivisions"
]
}
|
56e06979231d4119001ac0c7
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Saint_Helena
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Saint 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 Verde Islands, Gold Coast and west coast of Africa are mentioned in early records), then India and Madagascar. Eventually the planters felt there were too many slaves and no more were imported after 1792.
|
When was Saint Helena first settled?
|
{
"answer_start": [
49
],
"text": [
"1659"
]
}
|
56e06979231d4119001ac0c8
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint 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 Verde Islands, Gold Coast and west coast of Africa are mentioned in early records), then India and Madagascar. Eventually the planters felt there were too many slaves and no more were imported after 1792.
|
What was the population of the island in 1659
|
{
"answer_start": [
96
],
"text": [
"4,250"
]
}
|
56e06979231d4119001ac0c9
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint 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 Verde Islands, Gold Coast and west coast of Africa are mentioned in early records), then India and Madagascar. Eventually the planters felt there were too many slaves and no more were imported after 1792.
|
Where were slaves initially brought from to the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
280
],
"text": [
"Africa"
]
}
|
56e06979231d4119001ac0ca
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint 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 Verde Islands, Gold Coast and west coast of Africa are mentioned in early records), then India and Madagascar. Eventually the planters felt there were too many slaves and no more were imported after 1792.
|
Later on, what two locations were slaves brought from?
|
{
"answer_start": [
386
],
"text": [
"India and Madagascar"
]
}
|
56e06979231d4119001ac0cb
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint 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 Verde Islands, Gold Coast and west coast of Africa are mentioned in early records), then India and Madagascar. Eventually the planters felt there were too many slaves and no more were imported after 1792.
|
Which year did the inhabitants decide there were too many slaves?
|
{
"answer_start": [
496
],
"text": [
"1792"
]
}
|
56e06a027aa994140058e46f
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Saint_Helena
|
In 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 eventually to Sierra Leone.
|
In 1840 what did Saint Helena become?
|
{
"answer_start": [
26
],
"text": [
"a provisioning station"
]
}
|
56e06a027aa994140058e470
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Saint_Helena
|
In 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 eventually to Sierra Leone.
|
What squadron was Saint Helena a provisioning station for?
|
{
"answer_start": [
57
],
"text": [
"British West Africa Squadron"
]
}
|
56e06a027aa994140058e471
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 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 eventually to Sierra Leone.
|
What country did the British West Africa Squadron prevent slaves from being sent to?
|
{
"answer_start": [
109
],
"text": [
"Brazil"
]
}
|
56e06a027aa994140058e472
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 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 eventually to Sierra Leone.
|
How many slaves ended up staying on the island after being freed?
|
{
"answer_start": [
215
],
"text": [
"500"
]
}
|
56e06a027aa994140058e473
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 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 eventually to Sierra Leone.
|
How many slaves were freed from the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
130
],
"text": [
"many thousands"
]
}
|
56e06a5e231d4119001ac0d7
|
Saint_Helena
|
Imported 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 the Cape suggest that they never got any farther than Cape Town. There were also a very few Indian lascars who worked under the harbour master.
|
When did Imported Chinese labor arrive?
|
{
"answer_start": [
38
],
"text": [
"1810"
]
}
|
56e06a5e231d4119001ac0d8
|
Saint_Helena
|
Imported 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 the Cape suggest that they never got any farther than Cape Town. There were also a very few Indian lascars who worked under the harbour master.
|
How many imported Chinese laborers were there at the peak of importation?
|
{
"answer_start": [
63
],
"text": [
"618"
]
}
|
56e06a5e231d4119001ac0d9
|
Saint_Helena
|
Imported 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 the Cape suggest that they never got any farther than Cape Town. There were also a very few Indian lascars who worked under the harbour master.
|
What year did importation of Chinese Laborers peak?
|
{
"answer_start": [
70
],
"text": [
"1818"
]
}
|
56e06abd7aa994140058e47d
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Saint_Helena
|
The 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.
|
What kind of citizenship do the citizens of Saint Helena hold?
|
{
"answer_start": [
34
],
"text": [
"British Overseas Territories citizenship"
]
}
|
56e06abd7aa994140058e47e
|
Saint_Helena
|
The 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.
|
On what date was full British citizenship restored to the citizens of the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
79
],
"text": [
"21 May 2002"
]
}
|
56e06abd7aa994140058e47f
|
Saint_Helena
|
The 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.
|
What act restored the full British citizenship of the citizens of Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
137
],
"text": [
"British Overseas Territories Act 2002"
]
}
|
56e06b557aa994140058e483
|
Saint_Helena
|
During periods of unemployment, there has been a long pattern of emigration from the island since the post-Napoleonic period. The majority of "Saints" emigrated to the UK, South Africa and in the early years, Australia. The population has steadily declined since the late 1980s and has dropped from 5,157 at the 1998 census to 4,255 in 2008. In the past emigration was characterised by young unaccompanied persons leaving to work on long-term contracts on Ascension and the Falkland Islands, but since "Saints" were re-awarded UK citizenship in 2002, emigration to the UK by a wider range of wage-earners has accelerated due to the prospect of higher wages and better progression prospects.
|
What was there a long pattern of from the island starting during the post Napoleonic period?
|
{
"answer_start": [
65
],
"text": [
"emigration"
]
}
|
56e06b557aa994140058e484
|
Saint_Helena
|
During periods of unemployment, there has been a long pattern of emigration from the island since the post-Napoleonic period. The majority of "Saints" emigrated to the UK, South Africa and in the early years, Australia. The population has steadily declined since the late 1980s and has dropped from 5,157 at the 1998 census to 4,255 in 2008. In the past emigration was characterised by young unaccompanied persons leaving to work on long-term contracts on Ascension and the Falkland Islands, but since "Saints" were re-awarded UK citizenship in 2002, emigration to the UK by a wider range of wage-earners has accelerated due to the prospect of higher wages and better progression prospects.
|
When did the population of the island start to steadily decline?
|
{
"answer_start": [
267
],
"text": [
"late 1980s"
]
}
|
56e06b557aa994140058e486
|
Saint_Helena
|
During periods of unemployment, there has been a long pattern of emigration from the island since the post-Napoleonic period. The majority of "Saints" emigrated to the UK, South Africa and in the early years, Australia. The population has steadily declined since the late 1980s and has dropped from 5,157 at the 1998 census to 4,255 in 2008. In the past emigration was characterised by young unaccompanied persons leaving to work on long-term contracts on Ascension and the Falkland Islands, but since "Saints" were re-awarded UK citizenship in 2002, emigration to the UK by a wider range of wage-earners has accelerated due to the prospect of higher wages and better progression prospects.
|
What was a big factor in emmigration to the UK?
|
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"answer_start": [
632
],
"text": [
"prospect of higher wages"
]
}
|
56e06be17aa994140058e48b
|
Saint_Helena
|
Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.
|
What communion do most residents of the island belong to?
|
{
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"Anglican"
]
}
|
56e06be17aa994140058e48c
|
Saint_Helena
|
Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.
|
When was the 150th anniversary of the diocese celebrated?
|
{
"answer_start": [
204
],
"text": [
"June 2009"
]
}
|
56e06be17aa994140058e48d
|
Saint_Helena
|
Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.
|
Not only are most residents of the island members of the Anglican communion, but what else?
|
{
"answer_start": [
67
],
"text": [
"the Diocese of St Helena"
]
}
|
56e06be17aa994140058e48e
|
Saint_Helena
|
Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.
|
The Diocese of Saint Helena has it's own what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
111
],
"text": [
"bishop"
]
}
|
56e06c87231d4119001ac0f3
|
Saint_Helena
|
Other Christian denominations on the island include: Roman Catholic (since 1852), Salvation Army (since 1884), Baptist (since 1845) and, in more recent times, Seventh-day Adventist (since 1949), New Apostolic and Jehovah's Witnesses (of which one in 35 residents is a member, the highest ratio of any country). The Catholics are pastorally served by the Mission sui iuris of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, whose office of ecclesiastical superior is vested in the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands.
|
When did Roman Catholics start to appear on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
75
],
"text": [
"1852"
]
}
|
56e06c87231d4119001ac0f4
|
Saint_Helena
|
Other Christian denominations on the island include: Roman Catholic (since 1852), Salvation Army (since 1884), Baptist (since 1845) and, in more recent times, Seventh-day Adventist (since 1949), New Apostolic and Jehovah's Witnesses (of which one in 35 residents is a member, the highest ratio of any country). The Catholics are pastorally served by the Mission sui iuris of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, whose office of ecclesiastical superior is vested in the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands.
|
What year did the Salvation Army show up on Saint Helenas?
|
{
"answer_start": [
104
],
"text": [
"1884"
]
}
|
56e06c87231d4119001ac0f5
|
Saint_Helena
|
Other Christian denominations on the island include: Roman Catholic (since 1852), Salvation Army (since 1884), Baptist (since 1845) and, in more recent times, Seventh-day Adventist (since 1949), New Apostolic and Jehovah's Witnesses (of which one in 35 residents is a member, the highest ratio of any country). The Catholics are pastorally served by the Mission sui iuris of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, whose office of ecclesiastical superior is vested in the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands.
|
When did Baptists come to the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
126
],
"text": [
"1845"
]
}
|
56e06c87231d4119001ac0f6
|
Saint_Helena
|
Other Christian denominations on the island include: Roman Catholic (since 1852), Salvation Army (since 1884), Baptist (since 1845) and, in more recent times, Seventh-day Adventist (since 1949), New Apostolic and Jehovah's Witnesses (of which one in 35 residents is a member, the highest ratio of any country). The Catholics are pastorally served by the Mission sui iuris of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, whose office of ecclesiastical superior is vested in the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands.
|
How many Johovah's Witnesses were on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
250
],
"text": [
"35"
]
}
|
56e06c87231d4119001ac0f7
|
Saint_Helena
|
Other Christian denominations on the island include: Roman Catholic (since 1852), Salvation Army (since 1884), Baptist (since 1845) and, in more recent times, Seventh-day Adventist (since 1949), New Apostolic and Jehovah's Witnesses (of which one in 35 residents is a member, the highest ratio of any country). The Catholics are pastorally served by the Mission sui iuris of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, whose office of ecclesiastical superior is vested in the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands.
|
When did the Seventh-day Adventist arrive on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
188
],
"text": [
"1949"
]
}
|
56e06cf57aa994140058e497
|
Saint_Helena
|
Executive authority in Saint Helena is vested in Queen Elizabeth II and is exercised on her behalf by the Governor of Saint Helena. The Governor is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the British government. Defence and Foreign Affairs remain the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
|
Who has executive authority in Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
49
],
"text": [
"Queen Elizabeth II"
]
}
|
56e06cf57aa994140058e498
|
Saint_Helena
|
Executive authority in Saint Helena is vested in Queen Elizabeth II and is exercised on her behalf by the Governor of Saint Helena. The Governor is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the British government. Defence and Foreign Affairs remain the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
|
Who exercises the authority on behalf of the queen in Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
102
],
"text": [
"the Governor"
]
}
|
56e06cf57aa994140058e49a
|
Saint_Helena
|
Executive authority in Saint Helena is vested in Queen Elizabeth II and is exercised on her behalf by the Governor of Saint Helena. The Governor is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the British government. Defence and Foreign Affairs remain the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
|
Who is responsible for Defence and Foreign Affairs?
|
{
"answer_start": [
269
],
"text": [
"the United Kingdom"
]
}
|
56e06db77aa994140058e49f
|
Saint_Helena
|
There are fifteen seats in the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, a unicameral legislature, in addition to a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. Twelve of the fifteen members are elected in elections held every four years. The three ex officio members are the Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Attorney General. The Executive Council is presided over by the Governor, and consists of three ex officio officers and five elected members of the Legislative Council appointed by the Governor. There is no elected Chief Minister, and the Governor acts as the head of government. In January 2013 it was proposed that the Executive Council would be led by a "Chief Councillor" who would be elected by the members of the Legislative Council and would nominate the other members of the Executive Council. These proposals were put to a referendum on 23 March 2013 where they were defeated by 158 votes to 42 on a 10% turnout.
|
How many seats are in the Legislative Council of Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
885
],
"text": [
"15"
]
}
|
56e06db77aa994140058e4a1
|
Saint_Helena
|
There are fifteen seats in the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, a unicameral legislature, in addition to a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. Twelve of the fifteen members are elected in elections held every four years. The three ex officio members are the Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Attorney General. The Executive Council is presided over by the Governor, and consists of three ex officio officers and five elected members of the Legislative Council appointed by the Governor. There is no elected Chief Minister, and the Governor acts as the head of government. In January 2013 it was proposed that the Executive Council would be led by a "Chief Councillor" who would be elected by the members of the Legislative Council and would nominate the other members of the Executive Council. These proposals were put to a referendum on 23 March 2013 where they were defeated by 158 votes to 42 on a 10% turnout.
|
Who presides over the executive council?
|
{
"answer_start": [
357
],
"text": [
"the Governor"
]
}
|
56e06db77aa994140058e4a2
|
Saint_Helena
|
There are fifteen seats in the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, a unicameral legislature, in addition to a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. Twelve of the fifteen members are elected in elections held every four years. The three ex officio members are the Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Attorney General. The Executive Council is presided over by the Governor, and consists of three ex officio officers and five elected members of the Legislative Council appointed by the Governor. There is no elected Chief Minister, and the Governor acts as the head of government. In January 2013 it was proposed that the Executive Council would be led by a "Chief Councillor" who would be elected by the members of the Legislative Council and would nominate the other members of the Executive Council. These proposals were put to a referendum on 23 March 2013 where they were defeated by 158 votes to 42 on a 10% turnout.
|
The head of government on the island is who?
|
{
"answer_start": [
357
],
"text": [
"the Governor"
]
}
|
56e06db77aa994140058e4a3
|
Saint_Helena
|
There are fifteen seats in the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, a unicameral legislature, in addition to a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. Twelve of the fifteen members are elected in elections held every four years. The three ex officio members are the Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Attorney General. The Executive Council is presided over by the Governor, and consists of three ex officio officers and five elected members of the Legislative Council appointed by the Governor. There is no elected Chief Minister, and the Governor acts as the head of government. In January 2013 it was proposed that the Executive Council would be led by a "Chief Councillor" who would be elected by the members of the Legislative Council and would nominate the other members of the Executive Council. These proposals were put to a referendum on 23 March 2013 where they were defeated by 158 votes to 42 on a 10% turnout.
|
When were proposals for a Chief Councillor put on hold?
|
{
"answer_start": [
843
],
"text": [
"23 March 2013"
]
}
|
56e06e4a7aa994140058e4a9
|
Saint_Helena
|
One commentator has observed that, notwithstanding the high unemployment resulting from the loss of full passports during 1981–2002, the level of loyalty to the British monarchy by the St Helena population is probably not exceeded in any other part of the world. King George VI is the only reigning monarch to have visited the island. This was in 1947 when the King, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret were travelling to South Africa. Prince Philip arrived at St Helena in 1957 and then his son Prince Andrew visited as a member of the armed forces in 1984 and his sister the Princess Royal arrived in 2002.
|
What caused high unemployment on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
92
],
"text": [
"loss of full passports"
]
}
|
56e06e4a7aa994140058e4aa
|
Saint_Helena
|
One commentator has observed that, notwithstanding the high unemployment resulting from the loss of full passports during 1981–2002, the level of loyalty to the British monarchy by the St Helena population is probably not exceeded in any other part of the world. King George VI is the only reigning monarch to have visited the island. This was in 1947 when the King, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret were travelling to South Africa. Prince Philip arrived at St Helena in 1957 and then his son Prince Andrew visited as a member of the armed forces in 1984 and his sister the Princess Royal arrived in 2002.
|
Who is the only reigning Monarch to have visited the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
263
],
"text": [
"King George VI"
]
}
|
56e06e4a7aa994140058e4ab
|
Saint_Helena
|
One commentator has observed that, notwithstanding the high unemployment resulting from the loss of full passports during 1981–2002, the level of loyalty to the British monarchy by the St Helena population is probably not exceeded in any other part of the world. King George VI is the only reigning monarch to have visited the island. This was in 1947 when the King, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret were travelling to South Africa. Prince Philip arrived at St Helena in 1957 and then his son Prince Andrew visited as a member of the armed forces in 1984 and his sister the Princess Royal arrived in 2002.
|
What year did King George VI visit the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
347
],
"text": [
"1947"
]
}
|
56e06e4a7aa994140058e4ac
|
Saint_Helena
|
One commentator has observed that, notwithstanding the high unemployment resulting from the loss of full passports during 1981–2002, the level of loyalty to the British monarchy by the St Helena population is probably not exceeded in any other part of the world. King George VI is the only reigning monarch to have visited the island. This was in 1947 when the King, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret were travelling to South Africa. Prince Philip arrived at St Helena in 1957 and then his son Prince Andrew visited as a member of the armed forces in 1984 and his sister the Princess Royal arrived in 2002.
|
When did Prince Phillip arrive in Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
563
],
"text": [
"1957"
]
}
|
56e06e4a7aa994140058e4ad
|
Saint_Helena
|
One commentator has observed that, notwithstanding the high unemployment resulting from the loss of full passports during 1981–2002, the level of loyalty to the British monarchy by the St Helena population is probably not exceeded in any other part of the world. King George VI is the only reigning monarch to have visited the island. This was in 1947 when the King, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret were travelling to South Africa. Prince Philip arrived at St Helena in 1957 and then his son Prince Andrew visited as a member of the armed forces in 1984 and his sister the Princess Royal arrived in 2002.
|
Prince Andrews, son of Prince Phillip visited in what year?
|
{
"answer_start": [
642
],
"text": [
"1984"
]
}
|
56e06ed17aa994140058e4b3
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 2012, the government of St. Helena funded the creation of the St. Helena Human Rights Action Plan 2012-2015. Work is being done under this action plan, including publishing awareness-raising articles in local newspapers, providing support for members of the public with human rights queries, and extending several UN Conventions on human rights to St. Helena.
|
What did the government of Saint Helena fund in 2012?
|
{
"answer_start": [
65
],
"text": [
"St. Helena Human Rights Action Plan 2012-2015"
]
}
|
56e06ed17aa994140058e4b4
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 2012, the government of St. Helena funded the creation of the St. Helena Human Rights Action Plan 2012-2015. Work is being done under this action plan, including publishing awareness-raising articles in local newspapers, providing support for members of the public with human rights queries, and extending several UN Conventions on human rights to St. Helena.
|
What kind of articles were published to help this plan?
|
{
"answer_start": [
176
],
"text": [
"awareness-raising articles"
]
}
|
56e06ed17aa994140058e4b5
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 2012, the government of St. Helena funded the creation of the St. Helena Human Rights Action Plan 2012-2015. Work is being done under this action plan, including publishing awareness-raising articles in local newspapers, providing support for members of the public with human rights queries, and extending several UN Conventions on human rights to St. Helena.
|
How was support for members of the public given?
|
{
"answer_start": [
268
],
"text": [
"with human rights queries"
]
}
|
56e06f74231d4119001ac11d
|
Saint_Helena
|
In recent years[when?], there have been reports of child abuse in St Helena. Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been accused of lying to the United Nations about child abuse in St Helena to cover up allegations, including cases of a police officer having raped a four-year-old girl and of a police officer having mutilated a two-year-old.
|
What has been more prominently reported in recent years in Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
40
],
"text": [
"reports of child abuse"
]
}
|
56e06f74231d4119001ac11e
|
Saint_Helena
|
In recent years[when?], there have been reports of child abuse in St Helena. Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been accused of lying to the United Nations about child abuse in St Helena to cover up allegations, including cases of a police officer having raped a four-year-old girl and of a police officer having mutilated a two-year-old.
|
Who has been accused of lying about the child abuse issue of Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
77
],
"text": [
"Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office"
]
}
|
56e06f74231d4119001ac11f
|
Saint_Helena
|
In recent years[when?], there have been reports of child abuse in St Helena. Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been accused of lying to the United Nations about child abuse in St Helena to cover up allegations, including cases of a police officer having raped a four-year-old girl and of a police officer having mutilated a two-year-old.
|
Who has Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office been accused of lying to about child abuse?
|
{
"answer_start": [
154
],
"text": [
"the United Nations"
]
}
|
56e07007231d4119001ac127
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena has long been known for its high proportion of endemic birds and vascular plants. The highland areas contain most of the 400 endemic species recognised to date. Much of the island has been identified by BirdLife International as being important for bird conservation, especially the endemic Saint Helena plover or wirebird, and for seabirds breeding on the offshore islets and stacks, in the north-east and the south-west Important Bird Areas. On the basis of these endemics and an exceptional range of habitats, Saint Helena is on the United Kingdom's tentative list for future UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
|
Saint Helena has a high proportion of what kind of birds?
|
{
"answer_start": [
57
],
"text": [
"endemic"
]
}
|
56e07007231d4119001ac128
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena has long been known for its high proportion of endemic birds and vascular plants. The highland areas contain most of the 400 endemic species recognised to date. Much of the island has been identified by BirdLife International as being important for bird conservation, especially the endemic Saint Helena plover or wirebird, and for seabirds breeding on the offshore islets and stacks, in the north-east and the south-west Important Bird Areas. On the basis of these endemics and an exceptional range of habitats, Saint Helena is on the United Kingdom's tentative list for future UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
|
What kind of plants are common on Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
75
],
"text": [
"vascular"
]
}
|
56e07007231d4119001ac12a
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena has long been known for its high proportion of endemic birds and vascular plants. The highland areas contain most of the 400 endemic species recognised to date. Much of the island has been identified by BirdLife International as being important for bird conservation, especially the endemic Saint Helena plover or wirebird, and for seabirds breeding on the offshore islets and stacks, in the north-east and the south-west Important Bird Areas. On the basis of these endemics and an exceptional range of habitats, Saint Helena is on the United Kingdom's tentative list for future UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
|
What organization identified Saint Helena as important for bird conservation?
|
{
"answer_start": [
213
],
"text": [
"BirdLife International"
]
}
|
56e07007231d4119001ac12b
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena has long been known for its high proportion of endemic birds and vascular plants. The highland areas contain most of the 400 endemic species recognised to date. Much of the island has been identified by BirdLife International as being important for bird conservation, especially the endemic Saint Helena plover or wirebird, and for seabirds breeding on the offshore islets and stacks, in the north-east and the south-west Important Bird Areas. On the basis of these endemics and an exceptional range of habitats, Saint Helena is on the United Kingdom's tentative list for future UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
|
Saint Helena is on the United Kingdom's list for future what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
589
],
"text": [
"UNESCO World Heritage Sites"
]
}
|
56e07080231d4119001ac131
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena's biodiversity, however, also includes marine vertebrates, invertebrates (freshwater, terrestrial and marine), fungi (including lichen-forming species), non-vascular plants, seaweeds and other biological groups. To date, very little is known about these, although more than 200 lichen-forming fungi have been recorded, including 9 endemics, suggesting that many significant discoveries remain to be made.
|
How many lichen forming fungi have been recorded on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
274
],
"text": [
"more than 200"
]
}
|
56e07080231d4119001ac132
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena's biodiversity, however, also includes marine vertebrates, invertebrates (freshwater, terrestrial and marine), fungi (including lichen-forming species), non-vascular plants, seaweeds and other biological groups. To date, very little is known about these, although more than 200 lichen-forming fungi have been recorded, including 9 endemics, suggesting that many significant discoveries remain to be made.
|
How many endemic species of fungi have been found?
|
{
"answer_start": [
339
],
"text": [
"9"
]
}
|
56e07080231d4119001ac133
|
Saint_Helena
|
St Helena's biodiversity, however, also includes marine vertebrates, invertebrates (freshwater, terrestrial and marine), fungi (including lichen-forming species), non-vascular plants, seaweeds and other biological groups. To date, very little is known about these, although more than 200 lichen-forming fungi have been recorded, including 9 endemics, suggesting that many significant discoveries remain to be made.
|
What kind of invertebrates have been found on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
84
],
"text": [
"freshwater, terrestrial and marine"
]
}
|
56e070fd231d4119001ac137
|
Saint_Helena
|
The island had a monocrop economy until 1966, based on the cultivation and processing of New Zealand flax for rope and string. St Helena's economy is now weak, and is almost entirely sustained by aid from the British government. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about 50% of gross domestic product. Inflation was running at 4% in 2005. There have been increases in the cost of fuel, power and all imported goods.
|
What kind of crop economy did the Island originally have?
|
{
"answer_start": [
17
],
"text": [
"monocrop"
]
}
|
56e070fd231d4119001ac138
|
Saint_Helena
|
The island had a monocrop economy until 1966, based on the cultivation and processing of New Zealand flax for rope and string. St Helena's economy is now weak, and is almost entirely sustained by aid from the British government. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about 50% of gross domestic product. Inflation was running at 4% in 2005. There have been increases in the cost of fuel, power and all imported goods.
|
What year did the crop economy change?
|
{
"answer_start": [
40
],
"text": [
"1966"
]
}
|
56e070fd231d4119001ac139
|
Saint_Helena
|
The island had a monocrop economy until 1966, based on the cultivation and processing of New Zealand flax for rope and string. St Helena's economy is now weak, and is almost entirely sustained by aid from the British government. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about 50% of gross domestic product. Inflation was running at 4% in 2005. There have been increases in the cost of fuel, power and all imported goods.
|
What was produced during the time the Island was monocrop?
|
{
"answer_start": [
101
],
"text": [
"flax"
]
}
|
56e070fd231d4119001ac13a
|
Saint_Helena
|
The island had a monocrop economy until 1966, based on the cultivation and processing of New Zealand flax for rope and string. St Helena's economy is now weak, and is almost entirely sustained by aid from the British government. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about 50% of gross domestic product. Inflation was running at 4% in 2005. There have been increases in the cost of fuel, power and all imported goods.
|
Saint Helena's economy is now almost completely sustained by what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
196
],
"text": [
"aid from the British government"
]
}
|
56e070fd231d4119001ac13b
|
Saint_Helena
|
The island had a monocrop economy until 1966, based on the cultivation and processing of New Zealand flax for rope and string. St Helena's economy is now weak, and is almost entirely sustained by aid from the British government. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about 50% of gross domestic product. Inflation was running at 4% in 2005. There have been increases in the cost of fuel, power and all imported goods.
|
How much % of production does the public sector cover?
|
{
"answer_start": [
291
],
"text": [
"50%"
]
}
|
56e0716c231d4119001ac149
|
Saint_Helena
|
The tourist industry is heavily based on the promotion of Napoleon's imprisonment. A golf course also exists and the possibility for sportfishing tourism is great. Three hotels operate on the island but the arrival of tourists is directly linked to the arrival and departure schedule of the RMS St Helena. Some 3,200 short-term visitors arrived on the island in 2013.
|
What is the tourist industry mostly based around?
|
{
"answer_start": [
41
],
"text": [
"the promotion of Napoleon's imprisonment"
]
}
|
56e0716c231d4119001ac14a
|
Saint_Helena
|
The tourist industry is heavily based on the promotion of Napoleon's imprisonment. A golf course also exists and the possibility for sportfishing tourism is great. Three hotels operate on the island but the arrival of tourists is directly linked to the arrival and departure schedule of the RMS St Helena. Some 3,200 short-term visitors arrived on the island in 2013.
|
What kind of fishing tourism occurs on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
133
],
"text": [
"sportfishing"
]
}
|
56e0716c231d4119001ac14b
|
Saint_Helena
|
The tourist industry is heavily based on the promotion of Napoleon's imprisonment. A golf course also exists and the possibility for sportfishing tourism is great. Three hotels operate on the island but the arrival of tourists is directly linked to the arrival and departure schedule of the RMS St Helena. Some 3,200 short-term visitors arrived on the island in 2013.
|
How many hotels are on the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
311
],
"text": [
"3"
]
}
|
56e0716c231d4119001ac14d
|
Saint_Helena
|
The tourist industry is heavily based on the promotion of Napoleon's imprisonment. A golf course also exists and the possibility for sportfishing tourism is great. Three hotels operate on the island but the arrival of tourists is directly linked to the arrival and departure schedule of the RMS St Helena. Some 3,200 short-term visitors arrived on the island in 2013.
|
Tourism is completely based on what arriving to the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
287
],
"text": [
"the RMS St Helena"
]
}
|
56e071ca231d4119001ac153
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint Helena produces what is said to be the most expensive coffee in the world. It also produces and exports Tungi Spirit, made from the fruit of the prickly or cactus pears, Opuntia ficus-indica ("Tungi" is the local St Helenian name for the plant). Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha and Saint Helena all issue their own postage stamps which provide a significant income.
|
What does Saint Helena have the most expensive of?
|
{
"answer_start": [
60
],
"text": [
"coffee"
]
}
|
56e071ca231d4119001ac154
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint Helena produces what is said to be the most expensive coffee in the world. It also produces and exports Tungi Spirit, made from the fruit of the prickly or cactus pears, Opuntia ficus-indica ("Tungi" is the local St Helenian name for the plant). Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha and Saint Helena all issue their own postage stamps which provide a significant income.
|
What is Tungi Spirit made out of?
|
{
"answer_start": [
176
],
"text": [
"Opuntia ficus-indica"
]
}
|
56e071ca231d4119001ac155
|
Saint_Helena
|
Saint Helena produces what is said to be the most expensive coffee in the world. It also produces and exports Tungi Spirit, made from the fruit of the prickly or cactus pears, Opuntia ficus-indica ("Tungi" is the local St Helenian name for the plant). Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha and Saint Helena all issue their own postage stamps which provide a significant income.
|
Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha and Saint Helena all issue their own what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
324
],
"text": [
"postage stamps"
]
}
|
56e0724a231d4119001ac159
|
Saint_Helena
|
Quoted at constant 2002 prices, GDP fell from £12 million in 1999-2000 to £11 million in 2005-06. Imports are mainly from the UK and South Africa and amounted to £6.4 million in 2004-05 (quoted on an FOB basis). Exports are much smaller, amounting to £0.2 million in 2004-05. Exports are mainly fish and coffee; Philatelic sales were £0.06 million in 2004-05. The limited number of visiting tourists spent about £0.4 million in 2004-05, representing a contribution to GDP of 3%.
|
What was the GDP of the island in 1999-2000?
|
{
"answer_start": [
46
],
"text": [
"£12 million"
]
}
|
56e0724a231d4119001ac15a
|
Saint_Helena
|
Quoted at constant 2002 prices, GDP fell from £12 million in 1999-2000 to £11 million in 2005-06. Imports are mainly from the UK and South Africa and amounted to £6.4 million in 2004-05 (quoted on an FOB basis). Exports are much smaller, amounting to £0.2 million in 2004-05. Exports are mainly fish and coffee; Philatelic sales were £0.06 million in 2004-05. The limited number of visiting tourists spent about £0.4 million in 2004-05, representing a contribution to GDP of 3%.
|
By 2006 the GDP had dropped to what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
74
],
"text": [
"£11 million"
]
}
|
56e0724a231d4119001ac15b
|
Saint_Helena
|
Quoted at constant 2002 prices, GDP fell from £12 million in 1999-2000 to £11 million in 2005-06. Imports are mainly from the UK and South Africa and amounted to £6.4 million in 2004-05 (quoted on an FOB basis). Exports are much smaller, amounting to £0.2 million in 2004-05. Exports are mainly fish and coffee; Philatelic sales were £0.06 million in 2004-05. The limited number of visiting tourists spent about £0.4 million in 2004-05, representing a contribution to GDP of 3%.
|
Imports to the island mostly occur from what countries?
|
{
"answer_start": [
122
],
"text": [
"the UK and South Africa"
]
}
|
56e0724a231d4119001ac15c
|
Saint_Helena
|
Quoted at constant 2002 prices, GDP fell from £12 million in 1999-2000 to £11 million in 2005-06. Imports are mainly from the UK and South Africa and amounted to £6.4 million in 2004-05 (quoted on an FOB basis). Exports are much smaller, amounting to £0.2 million in 2004-05. Exports are mainly fish and coffee; Philatelic sales were £0.06 million in 2004-05. The limited number of visiting tourists spent about £0.4 million in 2004-05, representing a contribution to GDP of 3%.
|
What are the main exports of the island?
|
{
"answer_start": [
295
],
"text": [
"fish and coffee"
]
}
|
56e0724a231d4119001ac15d
|
Saint_Helena
|
Quoted at constant 2002 prices, GDP fell from £12 million in 1999-2000 to £11 million in 2005-06. Imports are mainly from the UK and South Africa and amounted to £6.4 million in 2004-05 (quoted on an FOB basis). Exports are much smaller, amounting to £0.2 million in 2004-05. Exports are mainly fish and coffee; Philatelic sales were £0.06 million in 2004-05. The limited number of visiting tourists spent about £0.4 million in 2004-05, representing a contribution to GDP of 3%.
|
Tourists spent how much in 2004-05?
|
{
"answer_start": [
412
],
"text": [
"£0.4 million"
]
}
|
56e07321231d4119001ac163
|
Saint_Helena
|
Public expenditure rose from £10 million in 2001-02 to £12 million in 2005-06 to £28m in 2012-13. The contribution of UK budgetary aid to total SHG government expenditure rose from £4.6 million in to £6.4 million to £12.1 million over the same period. Wages and salaries represent about 38% of recurrent expenditure.
|
How much was public expenditure on the island in 2001-2002?
|
{
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"£10 million"
]
}
|
56e07321231d4119001ac164
|
Saint_Helena
|
Public expenditure rose from £10 million in 2001-02 to £12 million in 2005-06 to £28m in 2012-13. The contribution of UK budgetary aid to total SHG government expenditure rose from £4.6 million in to £6.4 million to £12.1 million over the same period. Wages and salaries represent about 38% of recurrent expenditure.
|
By 2005-06 public expenditure had risen to what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
55
],
"text": [
"£12 million"
]
}
|
56e07321231d4119001ac165
|
Saint_Helena
|
Public expenditure rose from £10 million in 2001-02 to £12 million in 2005-06 to £28m in 2012-13. The contribution of UK budgetary aid to total SHG government expenditure rose from £4.6 million in to £6.4 million to £12.1 million over the same period. Wages and salaries represent about 38% of recurrent expenditure.
|
In 2012-2013, public expenditure was what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
81
],
"text": [
"£28m"
]
}
|
56e07321231d4119001ac166
|
Saint_Helena
|
Public expenditure rose from £10 million in 2001-02 to £12 million in 2005-06 to £28m in 2012-13. The contribution of UK budgetary aid to total SHG government expenditure rose from £4.6 million in to £6.4 million to £12.1 million over the same period. Wages and salaries represent about 38% of recurrent expenditure.
|
UK aid had risen to how much in the same period?
|
{
"answer_start": [
216
],
"text": [
"£12.1 million"
]
}
|
56e07321231d4119001ac167
|
Saint_Helena
|
Public expenditure rose from £10 million in 2001-02 to £12 million in 2005-06 to £28m in 2012-13. The contribution of UK budgetary aid to total SHG government expenditure rose from £4.6 million in to £6.4 million to £12.1 million over the same period. Wages and salaries represent about 38% of recurrent expenditure.
|
Wages and salaries represent how much % of the island's expenditure?
|
{
"answer_start": [
287
],
"text": [
"38%"
]
}
|
56e077e77aa994140058e521
|
Saint_Helena
|
Unemployment levels are low (31 individuals in 2013, compared to 50 in 2004 and 342 in 1998). Employment is dominated by the public sector, the number of government positions has fallen from 1,142 in 2006 to just over 800 in 2013. St Helena’s private sector employs approximately 45% of the employed labour force and is largely dominated by small and micro businesses with 218 private businesses employing 886 in 2004.
|
How many individuals were unemployed on the island in 2013?
|
{
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"31"
]
}
|
56e077e77aa994140058e522
|
Saint_Helena
|
Unemployment levels are low (31 individuals in 2013, compared to 50 in 2004 and 342 in 1998). Employment is dominated by the public sector, the number of government positions has fallen from 1,142 in 2006 to just over 800 in 2013. St Helena’s private sector employs approximately 45% of the employed labour force and is largely dominated by small and micro businesses with 218 private businesses employing 886 in 2004.
|
Employment on the island is dominated by what sector?
|
{
"answer_start": [
125
],
"text": [
"public"
]
}
|
56e077e77aa994140058e523
|
Saint_Helena
|
Unemployment levels are low (31 individuals in 2013, compared to 50 in 2004 and 342 in 1998). Employment is dominated by the public sector, the number of government positions has fallen from 1,142 in 2006 to just over 800 in 2013. St Helena’s private sector employs approximately 45% of the employed labour force and is largely dominated by small and micro businesses with 218 private businesses employing 886 in 2004.
|
In 2013 the number of government jobs was what?
|
{
"answer_start": [
218
],
"text": [
"800"
]
}
|
56e077e77aa994140058e524
|
Saint_Helena
|
Unemployment levels are low (31 individuals in 2013, compared to 50 in 2004 and 342 in 1998). Employment is dominated by the public sector, the number of government positions has fallen from 1,142 in 2006 to just over 800 in 2013. St Helena’s private sector employs approximately 45% of the employed labour force and is largely dominated by small and micro businesses with 218 private businesses employing 886 in 2004.
|
What % of people are employed in the private sector in Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
280
],
"text": [
"45"
]
}
|
56e077e77aa994140058e525
|
Saint_Helena
|
Unemployment levels are low (31 individuals in 2013, compared to 50 in 2004 and 342 in 1998). Employment is dominated by the public sector, the number of government positions has fallen from 1,142 in 2006 to just over 800 in 2013. St Helena’s private sector employs approximately 45% of the employed labour force and is largely dominated by small and micro businesses with 218 private businesses employing 886 in 2004.
|
How many private businesses employee people on Saint Helena?
|
{
"answer_start": [
373
],
"text": [
"218"
]
}
|
56e0785c7aa994140058e52b
|
Saint_Helena
|
Household survey results suggest the percentage of households spending less than £20 per week on a per capita basis fell from 27% to 8% between 2000 and 2004, implying a decline in income poverty. Nevertheless, 22% of the population claimed social security benefit in 2006/7, most of them aged over 60, a sector that represents 20% of the population.
|
What % of households were spending less than £20 per week in 2004
|
{
"answer_start": [
133
],
"text": [
"8%"
]
}
|
56e0785c7aa994140058e52c
|
Saint_Helena
|
Household survey results suggest the percentage of households spending less than £20 per week on a per capita basis fell from 27% to 8% between 2000 and 2004, implying a decline in income poverty. Nevertheless, 22% of the population claimed social security benefit in 2006/7, most of them aged over 60, a sector that represents 20% of the population.
|
What % of the population claimed social security benefits in 2006/7?
|
{
"answer_start": [
211
],
"text": [
"22"
]
}
|
56e0785c7aa994140058e52d
|
Saint_Helena
|
Household survey results suggest the percentage of households spending less than £20 per week on a per capita basis fell from 27% to 8% between 2000 and 2004, implying a decline in income poverty. Nevertheless, 22% of the population claimed social security benefit in 2006/7, most of them aged over 60, a sector that represents 20% of the population.
|
How much of the population is over age 60?
|
{
"answer_start": [
328
],
"text": [
"20%"
]
}
|
56e078cb7aa994140058e531
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 1821, Saul Solomon issued a 70,560 copper tokens worth a halfpenny each Payable at St Helena by Solomon, Dickson and Taylor – presumably London partners – that circulated alongside the East India Company's local coinage until the Crown took over the island in 1836. The coin remains readily available to collectors.
|
How many copper tokens were Issued in 1821?
|
{
"answer_start": [
31
],
"text": [
"70,560"
]
}
|
56e078cb7aa994140058e532
|
Saint_Helena
|
In 1821, Saul Solomon issued a 70,560 copper tokens worth a halfpenny each Payable at St Helena by Solomon, Dickson and Taylor – presumably London partners – that circulated alongside the East India Company's local coinage until the Crown took over the island in 1836. The coin remains readily available to collectors.
|
Who issued the copper tokens in 1821?
|
{
"answer_start": [
9
],
"text": [
"Saul Solomon"
]
}
|
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