North Sentinel Island is a nation led by Missionary John Allen Chau on the continent of Asia. North Sentinel Island's government is a Democracy with very conservative social policies. Economically, North Sentinel Island favors right wing policies. The official currency of North Sentinel Island is the Coconut. At 5 days old, North Sentinel Island is a new nation. North Sentinel Island has a population of 270,290 and a land area of 3,000.00 sq. miles. This gives it a national average population density of 90.10. Pollution in the nation is almost non-existent. The citizens' faith in the government is plentiful with an approval rating of 76.2063%.
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Nation Name: | North Sentinel Island |
Leader Name: | John Allen Chau |
Currency: |
![]() Coconut |
National Animal: |
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History: | After successfully reaching North Sentinel Island on November 16, 2018, Missionary John Allen Chau learned the language and converted half of the population to Christianity. He also helped them to become less isolated, less hostile, and more open to the rest of the world. |
Geography | |
Continent: | Asia |
Land Area: | 4,828.02 sq. km |
Terrain: | North Sentinel is surrounded by coral reef and lacks natural harbors. The island is mostly forested, with a narrow white-sand beach. The land rises to 46 to 122 meters at the center. Reefs extend 0.9 to 1.5 km from the shore. Constance Island, a forested islet, is 600 meters off the southeast coast at the reef's edge. |
Highest Peak: | Unknown, 122 meters |
Lowest Valley: | Unknown, 20 meters |
Climate: | North Sentinel Island has a tropical climate with moderate temperatures and humidity throughout the year. The average temperature is between 73°F and 87°F. Summer, from March to May, is warm but pleasant due to the sea breeze, with humidity around 80%. Winds vary from ENE at 10 to 20 mph and NE at 5 to 10 mph. Skies can be partly cloudy, with clouds increasing overnight. Low temperatures can be around 80°F. |
People & Society | |
Population: | 270,290 people |
Demonym: | Sentinelese |
Demonym Plural: | Sentineleses |
Ethnic Groups: | Sentinelese - 100.0% |
Languages: | Sentinelese - 100.0% |
Religions: | Animism - 50.0% Christianity - 50.0% |
Health | |
Life Expectancy: | 100 years |
Obesity: | 0% |
Alcohol Users: | 0% |
Tobacco Users: | 0% |
Cannabis Users: | 0% |
Hard Drug Users: | 0% |
Economy | |
Description: | The economy on North Sentinel Island relies on a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The Sentinelese people hunt wild animals, gather plants, and do not trade or use currency. |
Average Yearly Income: | $112.37 |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): | $508,545,871.00 |
GDP per Capita: | $1,881.48 |
Gross National Income (GNI): | $350,547,825.00 |
Industries: | The main "industry" on North Sentinel Island is hunter-gathering. The Sentinelese people only forage for food from the rainforest and surrounding waters, with no agriculture or industries due to their isolation and wish to stay uncontacted. |
Military | |
History: | The North Sentinel Military is powerful and quickly attacks when threatened, using arrows, spears, tanks, and narrow outrigger canoes. |
Soldiers: | 32,575 |
Tanks: | 2,450 |
Aircraft: | 147 |
Ships: | 19 |
Missiles: | 0 |
Nuclear Weapons: | 0 |
Last Updated: 03/27/2025 06:55 pm |