Ascension Island
The small island of Ascension lies in the South Atlantic (7 56'S, 14 22'W) some 750 miles Northwest of the Island of Saint Helena and covers an area of 34 square miles.
The weather is warm all year round rising to a maximum of 30 degrees C. during the months of January, February and March.
The breeze of the South East Trade Winds moderates these temperatures. Rainfall is variable and hard to predict. The island is volcanic, and its lower slopes and Western side are made up of volcanic ash with little vegetation. Green Mountain, which rises to a height of 3,000 feet at the centre of the island, is lush and green.
The vast majority of goods and food for the island is supplied by sea from the UK and South Africa. There is a very limited supply of fresh produce.
Despite its small size there is a lot to do on the island. There are numerous walks, the opportunity to go scuba diving, and play a wide variety of sports. These include football, tennis, squash and golf (albeit on officially one of the worst golf courses in the world). Sea fishing is also very popular.
