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Tristan da Cunha (British Overseas territory)
Last reviewed - 16 July 2009

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HISTORY

Tristan da Cunha was discovered in 1506 by the Portuguese navigator Tristao da Cunha. Britain garrisoned it in 1816 to prevent it being used as a base to rescue Napoleon from St Helena. The settlement that has developed relies on income from fishing and stamp and coin sales.

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Useful Links

• Tristan da Cunha Government and the Tristan da Cunha Association joint website
• Tristan Times - The online newspaper of Tristan da Cunha

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