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1966 Saint Helena Island , united kingdom

Saint Helena is a remote volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean and is considered one of the most isolated islands in the world. Discovered by Portuguese sailors in 1502, it later became a strategic stopover for European ships traveling between Europe, Asia, and Africa during the Age of Exploration. In the 17th century, the island came under the control of the British East India Company and later became an important British colony due to its unique maritime location.

Saint Helena gained worldwide fame after the exile of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815 following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon spent the final years of his life at Longwood House, where he died in 1821. The house remains one of the island’s most significant historical landmarks. The island also contains Napoleon’s original tomb before his remains were transferred to France in 1840.

The historic capital, Jamestown, is renowned for its old British colonial character, featuring stone buildings and narrow streets dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Another iconic landmark is Jacob’s Ladder, a historic staircase of 699 steps built in 1829 to connect the harbor with the upper parts of the town.

During the 19th century, the island played an important maritime and commercial role as a key stop for ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Today, Saint Helena is recognized as a remarkable historical and tourist destination, celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes and its enduring connection to global maritime history and the exile of Napoleon.