Diana's Peak is the highest point, at , on the island of
Saint Helena, a
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overseas territory in the South
Atlantic Ocean
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. It is of volcanic origin. The mountain and its surroundings with a total area of 81 ha were proclaimed a
national park in March 1996, the first on the island. It is a preserve of several endangered endemic species, including
tree fern
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,
he cabbage and
black cabbage trees, and
whitewood.
The park contains walking paths connecting the peaks - Mt. Actaeon (814m), Diana's Peak and Cuckold's Point (815m). The two shorter peaks are topped by large
Norfolk pines. On the northern slopes there is a nursery for endemic species.
The peak is located at the
tripoint
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where the districts of
Sandy Bay (southwest),
Levelwood (east) and
Longwood (north) meet. The closest settlements are Bamboo Hedge (the main settlement of Sandy Bay District), Hutt's Gate (in Longwood District) and Levelwood Village.
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Geography of Saint Helena
Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa. St Helena has a land area of 122 square kilometres and is part of the territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha which includes As ...
References
Geography of Saint Helena
Volcanoes of Saint Helena
National parks of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Mountains and hills of British Overseas Territories
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