what island was napoleon exiled to

Napoleon was exiled to the remote island of St. Helena in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. He arrived on the island on October 15, 1815, after being exiled from France and spending ten weeks at sea on board the HMS Northumberland. St. Helena is located 1,200 miles from the nearest landmass off the west coast of Africa. The island was chosen as Napoleons place of exile because it was well-guarded and the British did not want a repeat of his previous exile on Elba. Visitors to St. Helena can visit Napoleons empty tomb, which is enclosed with a fence and surrounded by an abundance of flowers and pines. Tours of Napoleons residence, Longwood House, and Briars Pavilion can be arranged through the St. Helena Tourism Office once on the island.