Was there anyone on the island when it was discovered?
No.
Who discovered it?
the Portuguese
When?
in 1502
What ships would stop there?
ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa
Who was imprisoned on it for awhile?
Napoleon, Dinzulu kaCetshwayo, and more than 5000s Boers.
Who exiled Napolean there?
the British
How many Boers were taken prisoner?
more than 5,000
During which war?
The Second Boer War.
What type of island is Saint Helena?
a volcanic tropical island
Where's it located?
in the South Atlantic Ocean
What's it 4k km east of?
4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro
How far west of the Cunene River is it?
1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi)
What does that river mark the border between?
Namibia and Angola in southwestern Africa
Where are they located?
in southwestern Africa
Whose territory is it?
The British
How many people live there?
4,255
According to what?
2008 census
Is it more or less remote than other islands?
More
Who was it named after?
Saint Helena of Constantinople
How big is it?
about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi)