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Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha is a group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago is a British Overseas Territory, being owned by the United Kingdom. Tristan da Cunha was used as part of a British secret project in World War 2 which monitored Nazi naval movements in the Atlantic.

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What aniamls and plants are found on Tristan da cunha?

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There is actually few, the rare bird the manChester was only seen by three people. The red fern grows in most parts of the Tristan da Cuna. The polka dotted leaf is a large yellow leaf that amphibians and reptiles use for shelter!

What animal life can be found in Tristan da cunha?

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On Tristan da Cunha live cows, sheep, plenty of border collies, rats (from ships), rockhopper penguins and albatrosses and the Tristan da Cunha rock lobster.

What is the weather in Tristan da cunha?

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The climate of Tristan da Cunha is typical of south-Atlantic climates.

The climate is generally mild with warm summers. There are no dry seasons.

As with all islands in the Atlantic, the weather can be difficult to predict and can change rapidly.

The average temperature is 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). there is an average of 1681mm of rain per year. It has an annual average of 1494 hours of sunshine.

Should there be a violent storm or volcanic eruption imminent, residents of the island are evacuated to Cape Town in South Africa, the nearest land to the island, by the British Royal Air Force and British Royal Navy, with assistance from the South African Air Force.

In which continent does Tristan da Cunha belong?

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Tristan da Cunha is the name of a group of islands, and the name of the main island itself, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the British Overseas Territory and measures approximately 38 square miles.

What food do Tristan da cunha?

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Mostly fish and beef.

In which ocean can Tristan da Cunha be found?

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Tristan da Cunha is a group of small volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
The South Atlantic Ocean
The South Atlantic Ocean

What are some types of plantlife in Tristan da cunha?

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The plants that live on Tristan Da Cunha include the flowering plant Nertera depressa (related to the coffee plant) and other cool weather subtropical plants.

What is the capital of Tristan da Cunha?

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Edinburgh (of the seven seas) also known locally as The Settlement is in the South Atlantic.

How did the island of tristan da cunha get its name?

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It was discovered by the Portugese explorer Tristao da Cunha in 1506. The islands came into British possession in 1816 and the name was anglicised to Tristan da Cunha
From the explorer who shipwrecked there in the 1500's.

What is Tristan da cunha culture?

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I think the Tristan da cunha culture is Christianity and their traditional songs. I'm not perfectly sure. All the resources I've been to hasn't mentioned anything about the island's culture.

What is the longitude and latitude of Tristan Da Cunha?

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Latitude: S 37° 6' 18.896" | Longitude: W 12° 16' 39.6617"

What state does Ascension Island belong to?

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It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

What is the nearest mainland from Tristan da cunha?

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Tristan da Cunha is located 1750 miles from South Africa. 2088 from South America

Who is Kahlan Cunha?

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She is a YouTuber who currently lives in Naples, Florida

What money does the island of Tristan da cunha use?

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Tristan da Cunha is owned by the United Kingdom.

Therefore the currency is Great Britain Pounds (£) - Also known as Pounds Sterling.