Ascension [island] - Ascension

Japanese: アセンション[島] - アセンション
Ascension [island] - Ascension
An isolated island of volcanic origin in the central South Atlantic. It is a British territory and administratively belongs to St. Helena. It was named after the island that was discovered on Ascension Day in 1501. It is famous for its sea turtles, rabbits, and other birds and animals. It is home to a US missile and satellite tracking base. Area: 88 km2 . Population: 1,050 (1999).

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Japanese:
南大西洋中央部の火山起源の孤島。英領で行政上はセント・ヘレナに属する。名は1501年アセンション(昇天祭)の日に発見されたのにちなむ。ウミガメのほかウサギなど鳥獣の生息で有名。米国のミサイル,人工衛星追跡基地がある。88km2。1050人(1999)。

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