Capital City: Jamestown
Currency: Saint Helena Pound, ISO-4217 codes SHP
Calling Code: +247
Official Language: English
Government: Ascension Island is part of the United Kingdom Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. The territory is presided over by a Governor and has its own constitution.
Legislature: British Government. Ascension Island Council
Tourism Visa Enquiry Contacts: Ministry of Foreign affairs Email: fac@parliament.uk · Phone: 020 7219 4050 (general enquiries)
