explorers en route around the continent of Africa in 1502. For about the next four centuries, the island was an important stopover for ships between Europe and Asia sailing around the African continent, before the opening of the shortcut Suez Canal in 1869.

The primary method of reaching Saint Helena is by its airport. It is also served by cargo ships.

Saint Helena is known for being the site of the second period of exile

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