Santes is a constituent republic of Antarctic Region.
| Santes Republic | |
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| Island of Tristan da Cunha | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
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| Part of the Antarctic Region | |
| The main and only permanently-inhabited island of Santes is roughly circular in shape and rises dramatically from the sea in a volcanic cone. | |
| Population | 2,802 |
| Demographics |
80% Antarctic settlers 11% European 4% African
5% other
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| Economy | Livestock & dairy Fisheries & shipping, Arable farming |
| Produces | Fish, Lobster, Shellfish, Sheep, Wool |
| Working week | 18.4 hours |
| Specialisation | Security & Defence |
| Accession | 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories |
| Area | 207 km² |
| Capital | Glass Town |
| Languages | English |
The Santes Republic is a constituent republic in the Atlantic Ocean, and part of Antarctic Region. Its closest neighbour is Helena, which lies over 2,000km north of the territory. As such, Santes is considered the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world.
The republic comprises six small islands, of which five are closely grouped together. Gough island, a UNESCO world heritage site and republican dependency, lies 320km southeastwards of the main island group and is home only to seabirds and a small Vekllei Weather Service station. The main and only permanently-inhabited island of Santes is roughly circular in shape and rises dramatically from the sea in a volcanic cone.
The climate is mild and windy, and the islands are home to significant biodiversity. Many Santesians are descended from the original European male settlers who had mixed-race wives from Helena, and the majority of the local population is now mixed-race. Almost all live in Glass Town, the capital, which is home to the government, a hospital, two schools and a Maritime Service naval station.
Their society is communal, even by Vekllei standards. All local food sources are shared, consisting of potatoes and coastal shellfishing. Livestock are also raised for consumption. Aside from a VTOL landing site at the naval station, Santes is inaccessible by air and has to be reached by ship. Historically an ageing, shrinking population, the republic has been rejuvenated by interest in the Vekllei localism movement.
- Fish
- Palm Oil
- Salt
- Sheep
Climate
Cool and windy year-round, with mild temperatures rarely exceeding 25°C. The island receives significant rainfall and is frequently overcast. Sea conditions limit access to the islands for much of the year.
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Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- Republic Day 7 Oct
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- Security & Defence 56.1%
- Information & Communications 5.5%
- Agriculture, Land & Sea 4.7%
- Education 3.8%
All 19 groups
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- Security & Defence 56.1%
- Information & Communications 5.5%
- Agriculture, Land & Sea 4.7%
- Education 3.8%
| Occupation | Share | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Security & Defence | 56.1% | 3,160 |
| Information & Communications | 5.5% | 310 |
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 4.7% | 260 |
| Education | 3.8% | 210 |
| Transport | 3.6% | 200 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 3.6% | 200 |
| Domestic | 3.5% | 190 |
| Healthcare | 3.1% | 170 |
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 3.1% | 170 |
| Industry | 2.4% | 130 |
| Law & Justice | 2.1% | 120 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 2.0% | 110 |
| Science & Research | 1.4% | 80 |
| Arts & Media | 1.4% | 80 |
| Sport & Recreation | 1.1% | 60 |
| Economic Planning | 1.0% | 60 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 0.9% | <50 |
| Energy & Resources | 0.4% | <50 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 0.3% | <50 |
Register estimates of posts located in the republic, rounded; figures under 50 suppressed. Includes 2,240 posts held by non-residents.
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2044
Adelectrics is founded in Santes
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1836
The British Overseas Territories comprising Oslola, Kala and Demon are reincorporated as the British Atlantic Territories, including Anguilla, Lucaya, Habacoa, Summers, the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands ( Caimanas), the Falklands, Montserrat ( Allia), Saint Helena ( Helena), Ascension ( Ascension), the Tristan da Cunha Islands ( Santes), the South Georgia and Sandwich Islands ( Sude), and the Turks and Caicos ( Caicos) Islands
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1816
Santes is settled