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Helena Republic

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Constituent Republic

Helena is a constituent republic of Antarctic Region.

❊ EFF 01 Jan 01
Region Antarctic Rep 03 of 05 · Acc. 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories
Capital Plover 121.8 km²
Population — Republic
Helena Republic
Island of Saint Helena
Constituent Republic of Vekllei
Part of the Antarctic Region
Population 29,844
Demographics 40% Afro-Antillean · 35% Antarctic settlers · 15% Other Kalina islands · 10% other
Accession 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories
Area 121.8 km²
Capital Plover
Languages English

The Helena Republic is a constituent republic in the Atlantic Ocean, and part of the commonwealth of Antarctica. Of volcanic origin but with volcanic activity now extinct, Helena is home to around 20,000 people, most of whom live in the capital Plover. Its closest neighbour is the Vekllei republic of Ascension.

Helena is dominated by steep, conspicuous terrain with dramatic volcanic features. It has a pleasant, temperate climate cooled by the South Atlantic trade winds, that range 15-30°C across seasons. Its flora has evolved for millions of years in isolation, and has extraordinary biodiversity across its unique species. Human settlement is concentrated in the highlands and in narrow valleys on its coast.

Helenians are descended mostly from British, South Asians and Africans most of whom were brought over as slaves and servants in the early colonial history of the island. The practice of slavery continued until the late 18th Century when it was outlawed across the British Empire.

Helena was among the islands transferred to the British Atlantic Territories, which would eventually become the first Commonwealth of Oceans. It inherited membership in Vekllei upon independence.

The Helena economy is dominated by municipal goods (green vegetables, land stewardship, crafts) as well as the Port of Helena in Plover that is an important supply station between other Vekllei Antarctic territories. Helena is also home to the South Atlantic Radar Array. It has a single airport on the east of the island, and is serviced by small tramlines and funiculars.

Climate

Mild and temperate year-round, cooled by South Atlantic trade winds. Temperatures range from 15 to 30°C across the seasons, with modest variation between summer and winter.

Public Holidays

  • New Year’s Day 1 Jan
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • Commonwealth Day 1 May
  • Helena Day 21 May
  • Christmas Day 25 Dec
  • Boxing Day 26 Dec
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Demographics Demographics of the Commonwealth
  • Afro-Antillean 40.0%
  • Antarctic settlers 35.0%
  • Other Kalina islands 15.0%
  • European 6.0%
  • African 2.0%
  • Americas 2.0%
Occupations
Population: 29,844 Labour Force: 18,951 Est. Workers: 22,995 Unemployment: 0.0% (workers exceed labour force by 21.3%)
OccupationShareWorkers
Security & Defence 13.4% 3,085
Agriculture, Land & Sea 11.2% 2,571
Transport 8.6% 1,981
Education 8.4% 1,926
Healthcare 8.1% 1,860
Skilled Trades & Construction 7.7% 1,764
Domestic 7.2% 1,644
Government & Civil Administration 🌐 5.0% 1,159
Hospitality & Participatory Trades 4.8% 1,114
Arts & Media 4.3% 999
Law & Justice 3.8% 883
Retail, Distribution & Logistics 3.0% 684
Sport & Recreation 2.8% 651
Industry 2.6% 601
Energy & Resources 2.5% 572
Economic Planning 2.4% 562
Science & Research 1.6% 374
Information & Communications 1.5% 351
Religious & Ceremonial 0.9% 215
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