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A Hawaii-sized British island in the South Atlantic

A much larger British South Atlantic island could support bigger bases and a larger population, though the reply shifts from St Helena to Ascension.

Air BasesAscension IslandBritish Overseas TerritoriesGeostrategyNaval BasesSouth AtlanticSt Helena
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Question

What if St Helena were the size of Hawaii's Big Island while remaining British?

Short answer

Much larger bases and a population supporting greater self-government are suggested, but the reply switches to Ascension, leaving the island comparison confused.

Notes

The question names St Helena, but the reply shifts to Ascension Island. A British island as large as Hawaii's Big Island is expected to support a much larger air base, a possible naval base, and a far larger population. Self-government as a British overseas territory is one suggested outcome, with incorporation into Britain also raised as a possibility. The island names and area figures become confused during the reply, so they do not establish a reliable comparison between St Helena and Ascension.