What is the most distant country. The most inaccessible places on Earth
The neighbors of the inhabitants of this island live in almost 2 thousand km, namely in South America, while the length up to South America is almost three thousand kilometers. According to statistics, the island is home to 297 people, representing the offspring of eight men and seven women who arrived on the island in the 19th century. Eighty families live on the island, which have eight surnames.
Due to isolation, Tristan da Cunha has its own personal dialect of English language... It houses its own Island Council, of which there are eleven members. The island can only be reached by water, so every year about 8-9 times fishing boats come here from South Africa... With the help of the Air Force, television broadcasting was established here in 2000.
Heading to La Rinconada, you may feel a lack of oxygen, because this is the highest settlement in the Andes, with an altitude of more than five thousand meters.
Moreover, La Rinconada is located not even on the top of a mountain, but on the top of a frozen glacier. You can get to this settlement of mountain women only by truck, and about 30,000 people live here.
Greenland, with a population of 57,000, is already a very remote place in itself.
But Illokkortoormiut is still the most distant part of it.
This small fishing and hunting village is located on the east coast of the island, just to the north. About 500 people live in Illokkortoormiut, and you can get here by boat only three months a year due to glaciers. The airport is about 40 kilometers away and is rarely used.
The Kerguelen Archipelago is also called the "abandoned islands".
It is located in the south of the Indian Ocean, and the only way to get to it is to spend 6 days by boat from Reunion Island near Madagascar.
Scientists and engineers come to the archipelago and live here for a whole year due to its proximity to Antarctica.
Alert, a remote village in the Canadian province of Nunavut, is just 750 kilometers south of the North Pole.
Only 5 people live here all year round, probably due to extremely low temperatures.
In summer, the sun shines here 24 hours a day, and in winter, on the contrary, it is dark all the time. The closest corner of civilization is a fishing village about 800 kilometers away. There is an airport in Alert, which is used by the military, but due to the ultra-cold climate, this is extremely rare.
Comprised of a bunch of tiny islands, the Pitcairn archipelago lies in the heart of the South Pacific.
The closest neighboring islands are hundreds of kilometers away. About 50 people live here, and most of them descend from the crew of His Majesty's Ship "Bounty", which completed its rich history on Pitcairn.
Oddly enough, one of the most remote inhabited places is in the United States.
Supai, Arizona has just 500 people. The peculiarity of the town is that it is located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
It's so difficult to get here that mail is delivered by mule. Supai is really easy to miss - during the 2000 census, the town was simply overlooked.
Medog County in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of China is so small and remote that no road even leads to it.
You have to get to it through the Himalayas, and you have to enter with the help of a suspension bridge at an altitude of more than 200 meters. However, the journey is clearly worth it.
Medog is known for the unspoiled beauty of its nature.
Millions were spent to build a road here, but all attempts were in vain due to avalanches, landslides and other natural disasters. One of the built highways worked for only a few days until it was washed into the forest.
Macquarie Island lies roughly halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica and is therefore ideal for Australian scientists.
The 20 explorers who live here with their equipment make up the entire population of the island.
The inhabitants of the Republic of Nauru are the smallest island people in the world, with a population of 10,000.
Known as the "Pleasant Island", Nauru still has almost no tourism industry. To get here, you first need to fly to Brisbane, Australia, and only then take tickets for a flight to Nauru, which flies once a week.
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“Oh, I wish I could give up everything, but go to the end of the world!” - perhaps this thought came to almost everyone's mind. But our overpopulated planet is literally bursting at the seams of 7.3 billion people, and it seems that a secluded corner is simply impossible. But as they say, you need to know the places! And today there are corners practically untouched by man on Earth, but getting to them is sometimes not easy.
Vestmannaeyjar archipelago
The Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago on Iceland's south coast is a great example of a beautiful and inaccessible location. With only 4,000 inhabitants, this archipelago is a haven for people seeking solitude.
2. La Rinconada, Peru
Peruvian city of La Rinconada
The Peruvian city of La Rinconada is the highest in the world. The city, located at an altitude of 5,100 meters above sea level, has no running water or sewerage systems, so its 50,000 residents are forced to constantly struggle with environmental problems.
3. Medog, China
The only Chinese district with no access road
Even in China, the most populous country, there are some places where people are quite difficult to find. Located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Medog County, home to just 10,000 residents, was until 2010 the only Chinese county without an access road.
4. Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Skeleton Coast: extreme, isolated, arid
Located on the northern Atlantic coast of Namibia, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme, isolated, arid and scary places on the planet. Only a few indigenous tribes survive in this inhospitable land.
5. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Cape York is home to 18,000 Aboriginal people
Located in the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland, Cape York Peninsula is considered one of the last wilderness regions on Earth. Here you can find numerous species of animals and plants, many of which are found only in this region... Only 18,000 Aboriginal people live on Cape York.
6. Kerguelen, French overseas territories
Kerguelen - an island archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean
Kerguelen is an island archipelago in the southern part of the Indian Ocean, which is located more than 3300 km from the nearest inhabited place. The islands do not have a permanent population, but a research center has been built, which is sometimes used by French scientists.
7. Munnar, India
Munnar is a small town in Kerala state in southern India
The second most populous country in the world, India also boasts some sparsely populated areas hidden in the mountains away from the bustling metropolises. Munnar, a small town in Kerala state in southern India, is definitely one of these places. A local attraction is the tea plantations around the city.
8. Illokkortoormiut, Greenland
450 townspeople make their living by hunting whales and polar bears
One of the northernmost and coldest settlements in the world, Illokkortoormiut is located in East Greenland. Known for its unique wild nature, the city is home to just 450 people who mainly earn their living by hunting whales and polar bears.
9. Oymyakon, Russia
Oymyakon - a village in Yakutia
Oymyakon is a village in Yakutia with about 500 inhabitants. A real scourge local population is a subarctic climate: in winter the temperature here drops to minus 67.7 ° C.
10. Coober Pedy, Australia
The city is famous for its underground houses, where locals flee from the heat.
In the South Australian desert, 850 kilometers from Adelaide, you can find Coober Pedy, a small town of 1,700 inhabitants. Despite its small size and extreme remoteness from civilization, this city is known in Australia and many other countries for being the largest opal mining site in the world. The city is also famous for its underground dwellings, where locals escape from the sweltering heat of the day.
11. Anga Roa, Easter Island
Anga Roa - city and port
Anga Roa is the main city and port of the Chilean province of Easter Island. Its population of 3300 inhabitants represents 87% of the population of the entire island.
12. Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territories
Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean 2400 km from Saint Helena, 2800 km from South Africa and 3360 km from South America, Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world. Only 300 people live here.
13. Saas-Fee, Switzerland
The entry of cars into the city is prohibited
Surrounded by mountains over 4000 meters high, Saas Fee is considered one of the most remote mountain villages in southern Switzerland. It is very difficult to get to it, given that the entry of cars into the city is prohibited (only small electric cars are allowed).
14. Manacapuru, Brazil
Manakapuru - a remote municipality hidden in the Amazon rainforest
In the Brazilian state of Amazonas, you can visit Manacapura, a remote municipality hidden in the Amazon rainforest. This region is home to about 100,000 inhabitants on an area of over 7,300 sq km. Manakapuru is also notable for being the natural habitat of some of the most popular aquarium fish.
15. Bouvet, Norwegian Protectorate
93 percent of the island is covered with glaciers
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, Bouvet Island is considered the most remote island in the world. Its area is only 49 square kilometers, and the island has no permanent population. About 93 percent of the island's territory is covered with glaciers.
16. Innaminka, Australia
One of the villages of the Simpson Desert
One of the few villages in the extremely inhospitable Simpson desert, Innaminka is a miniature village in northeastern South Australia. Hundreds of kilometers from the nearest towns, the village is home to only 15 people who constantly struggle with the local unbearably hot and dry climate, as well as frequent sandstorms.
17. Fula, Scotland
Fula is an island that is part of the Shetland Islands archipelago
Fula is an island that is part of the Shetland Islands archipelago. It is one of the most remote permanently inhabited islands in Great Britain. Ful's area is only 13 square kilometers, and 38 people live on it. The island is also famous for its numerous bird species.
18. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
McMurdo station in Antarctica belongs to the USA
The research center and the most populated place in Antarctica - McMurdo station belongs to the United States. It can accommodate up to 1258 people who will not be afraid of the extreme climate of Antarctica.
19. Adak, Alaska
The city of the same name is located on the island of Adak
Located on Adak Island, the city of the same name is the westernmost municipality in the United States. The population of the city is more than 300 people. Adak is located in the subpolar oceanic climatic zone characterized by constant cloud cover, strong winds and frequent cyclonic storms. It has 263 rainy days a year.
20. Buntham Village, Cocos Islands
The largest settlement on the Cocos Islands
The largest settlement in the Cocos Islands, Australia's Indian Ocean Territory, has approximately 600 inhabitants. This town can boast that it is not warm all year round.
21.Sapai, Arizona
Sapai is one of the most isolated cities in the United States.
Sapai is one of the most isolated cities in the United States. In the absence of roads leading to the city, the only way to get to this place is by helicopter or on foot. The population of the city is about 200 people.
22. Faroe Islands, Denmark
The population of the islands is just under 50,000 people
Located about halfway between Norway and Iceland Faroe islands considered an autonomous region within Denmark since 1948. The islands have a population of just under 50,000 and are famous for having more sheep than people.
23. Iqaluit, Canada
You can only get to Iqaluit by plane or boat
Located on the southern coast of Baffin Land, Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Less than 7,000 people live in the city, and Iqaluit is also famous for not a single road leading to it. You can only get here by plane or boat.
24. Laura, Marshall Islands
Laura - an island 3 meters high
Laura is an island with a height of only 3 meters above sea level.It is one of the few places where you can enjoy amazing beaches and unspoiled nature without crowds of tourists.
25.Svalbard, Norway
The unique location and remoteness of Svalbard allows you to observe the Northern Lights
Situated about halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. On an area of over 61,000 sq km, only about 2,600 people live, and the archipelago is mostly covered with glaciers. Its unique location and remoteness make it a great spot to watch the real Northern Lights.
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For a real traveler, it is not the number of places visited that is important, but their quality. Agree, to visit the South Pole is much more honorable than, for example, to go to Paris. There are no more white spots on our planet, but, nevertheless, there are many secluded corners that are inaccessible to most tourists ...
Easter Island, or Rapanui, belongs to Chile and is considered the most remote island on the planet from the continent (3500 km to the Chilean coast).
On April 5, 1722, the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeven noticed the island of Rapanui on the horizon and named it in honor of the great holiday of Easter. At the time of the discovery of the island by the Dutch admiral, the population of the island was 2-3 thousand people. After this event, the island was forgotten for 50 years. And in 1770 the island was annexed by Spain.
The ancient culture of Easter Island is shrouded in mystery and charm. The most famous symbol of Easter Island is the large stone idol statues. The Moai statues reach a height of 20 meters. They are made in the form of a head with a torso.
Moai idols were made in the period from the 12th to the 15th century, after this period their production abruptly ceased. Why the production of Moai stopped and where the people who inhabited the island disappeared, still remains a mystery.
No. 9. La Rinconada, Peru
La Rinconada is located in the Andes Mountains in the permafrost zone at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level. It is very difficult to get to the city. The air temperature here is always below zero. There are no edible plants here. And because of the thinness of the air, people quickly lose strength.
La Rinconada was formed at the end of the 20th century as a small settlement of gold miners. From the side of the plain, a magnificent landscape opens up mountain peaks, but when you drive closer, the smell of rotting industrial waste hits your nose.
The population of the city is 30 thousand people, almost all of them are engaged in gold mining in the mine caves. La Rinconada has a dubious reputation as a city for poor and desperate people. Gold is mined in terrible conditions, people are not paid wages, they work for a percentage of the gold they find, but not everyone and not always find it.
Life expectancy in the city is about 50 years. There are reasons for this: there are many accidents, people live and work in poor conditions, ore releases mercury vapors.
Antarctica is located at the very bottom of the world, and is one of the most remote places on the planet. This is the only mainland without indigenous people. Here, on the southern tip of Ross Island, is the largest American research station, the largest human settlement, port and the named capital of Antarctica - McMurdo. Date of foundation: February 16, 1956 Distance between McMurdo and New Zealand - 3864 km.
1258 people live and work here in more than 100 buildings. It used to take several months to get to McMurdo, but now the runways allow you to get to the site much faster. The station has many modern facilities - gyms, and even a golf course.
No. 7. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Australia is known for its low population density and unspoiled natural beauty. Cape York Peninsula is located on the northern tip of the mainland, due to the inaccessibility of the area, there are huge spaces of virgin nature.
The population of the peninsula is about 18 thousand people, most of which are indigenous people. Kuyp York is considered the largest site in the world, which has hardly been affected by civilization. The area of the peninsula is 137 thousand km2, the length from north to south is 600 km.
No. 6. Illokkortoormiut, Greenland
Greenland Square - largest island with a world - 2 130 800 km2, and a population of 57 thousand people, which makes Greenland also the most deserted inhabited island in the world.
The hardest to reach place in all of Grendandia is the town of Illokkortoormiut. You can get to it by plane (only 2 times a week), by helicopter or by boat - several months a year. The population of the town of Illokkortoormiut is 452 people. Residents make their living by hunting polar bears, whales and halibut.
Illokkortoormiut was founded in 1925 by Einar Mikkelsen and 70 other settlers from the Gustav Holm ship.
No. 5. Kerguelen Archipelago, Indian Ocean
The Kerguelen archipelago belongs to France. The islands are located in the Indian Ocean. The distance from the archipelago to Antarctica is 2000 km, to Australia - 4800 km.
The Kerguelen Islands are known as "desolate islands" and have no permanent residents. In winter, it employs about 100 people employed in the fishing industry.
The archipelago was discovered by a French expedition in 1772. A group of islands was named after the leader of the expedition, whose name was Yves Joseve de Kerguelen.
No. 4. Pitcairn Islands, Pacific Ocean
The Pitcairn Islands are the only British possessions in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, bordering Polynesia.
One island out of 5 is inhabited. Pitcairn is the most sparsely populated area on the planet. The population of Pitcairn is 49 people, many of whom are descendants of the famous ship "Bounty".
In 1787, the three-masted merchant ship Bounty set sail for Tahiti to purchase breadfruit seeds for the Jamaican plantations. In 1789, a riot broke out on a ship in Tahiti. Fletcher Christian seized power and expelled the ship's captain, William Bligh. Fearing a punitive expedition, he went with other apostates and several local residents to the uninhabited islands. They landed on Pitcairn Island, burned a ship and founded a colony.
Today, the descendants of those sailors live off agriculture, fishing, and the sale of very rare postage stamps to collectors. But even with modern transportation, it is still one of the most isolated communities in the world. There is no airstrip on the island, and to get there from the mainland, you need to sail by ship for about ten days.
No. 3. Alert, Canada
The unique village of Alert is located in Canada - it is the northernmost settlement in the world. There are several meteorological and research stations on the territory of the village. Population about 10 people. In addition to the indigenous people, 5 meteorologists and about 70 military personnel live here. Year of foundation - 1950. To the nearest settlement from the village of Alert - 3578 km.
The climatic conditions here are quite harsh, in winter up to minus 34 degrees Celsius. Temperatures above zero only occur here in July and August. Alert is attractive for extreme lovers and naturalists. In summer, Alert is very beautiful.
No. 2. Tristan da Cunha Island, Atlantic Ocean
The most remote inhabited island in the world - Tristan da Cunha - is located in Atlantic Ocean at a distance of 3200 km from the coast of South America and 2700 km from the coast of South Africa. Tristan Island is the largest and only inhabited island of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago.
It is believed that the archipelago was discovered in 1506 by the Portuguese Tristan da Cunha, but he did not land on the shores of the islands. For the first time French sailors set foot on the land of the islands in 1767.
Since 1815, the islands have been annexed by Great Britain. The Tristan da Cunha Archipelago was a strategic point of travel from Europe to the Indian Ocean until the opening of the Suez Canal.
According to the 2016 census, the island has a population of 267. All residents are descendants of the first settlers who arrived on the island between 1816 and 1908.
# 1. Socotra Island, Yemen
Socotra Island is one of the most beautiful and amazing places on the planet! Most of the representatives of the local flora and fauna (all terrestrial mollusks that live here, 90% of the reptiles and a third of the plants) are endemic, and do not occur anywhere else on Earth.
The island is part of the state of Yemen and is located 250 km from Africa and 350 km from the Arabian Peninsula. Huge biodiversity and white beaches - that's short description of this wonderful place.
For a long time Socotra was inaccessible to naturalists, and now researchers from all over the world come here. Ecotourism is one of popular destinations development for Socotra. The island is famous for its unique exotic landscapes.
About 800 plant species grow on Socorte. According to scientists, the flora of Socorta is a unique heritage of ancient times, species that have long since become extinct on the continents survived here. The most famous of them are: Dragon Trees, Cucumber Tree, Giant Dorstenia and Desert Rose (Adenium Socotranum).
It is becoming more and more difficult to return to nature, turn off monitors and move away from the benefits of civilization, so much so as to say that there is no one around for many kilometers.
I live to one day be on the beach, to travel to the most remote corners of the planet, to find places so remote that only a handful of people live there.
1. Island of Deception, Antarctica
Today, a largely abandoned Antarctic base for Russian and British expeditions, Deception Island lies within a volcano, making it a prime location to study geothermal activity (for the handful of Argentine and Spanish explorers who live there). On the island you can meet the occasional tourist in search of chinstrap penguins, and those looking for an opportunity to bury themselves in the sand feel like this almost anywhere.
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3. Island Northern guard
Located in the Bay of Bengal, Northwatch Island is a true replica of the outlying islands from the movies. You know, those where adventurers come ashore and are immediately greeted by heavily armed tribal warriors? Dozens of reports of contact with local residents (most recently in 2004, when two fishermen died there) suggest that this is it. So if you are trying to leave the comfortable life of your laptop behind, this is probably the best the best place, provided that you can convince the locals to take you for their own. How to live in such conditions, you can find out here Kursella.ru.
4. Alert, Nunavut, Canada
Although there is no permanent population, Alert is the northernmost locality on the planet. Just 500 miles from the North Pole, the inhabitants of Alert all exist in a small section of the region, and are composed of scientists monitoring the atmosphere and weather, and military personnel working in military radio intelligence centers, where the radio signal reaches.
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6. Kerguelen Islands, Indian Ocean
Also known as the Abandoned Islands, the Kerguelen Islands are known as one of the most isolated places in the world. Total population at 4483 square kilometers the island is about 70-110 people, so it's very easy not to bump into another person if you don't want to.
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8. Mount Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan
A remote mountain (or three mountains, in fact) located on the border between Bhutan and Tibet, Gangkhar Puensum is the highest point in Bhutan, and perhaps the most high mountain on a planet that no one has ever conquered. Failure after failure, and eventually mountaineering in the region was completely banned. Few dare to go to the mountains, which means this is a great place to ditch people all together.
9. Pitcairn Islands
Inhabited by descendants of famous rebels, Pitcairn Island is mostly uninhabitable and therefore the island chain has a total population of about 56 on the main Pitcairn Island. To the southernmost point French Polynesia, Pitcairn Island is only accessible by boat, so tourists are rarely seen here (except for a handful of day trips from one of the 10 cruise ships that pass through the area each year).
10. Tristan da Cunha, Atlantic Ocean
The most remote archipelago in the world, Tristan da Cunha (population 264) is a group of volcanic islands in the South African region. It takes you 6 days by boat to get here, and there aren't many ships going here these days, so getting there is getting harder. You can bet that these places will remain virtually untouched forever.
11. Easter Island, Chile
Also known as Rapa Nui, this island of giant stone heads is recognized to be noticeably more populous than most equally remote locations (for example, compared to Tristan da Cunha, and the closest inhabited island is Pitcairn). Located more than 3,000 kilometers off the coast of Chile, the island does see several times more visitors than its population.
12. Socotra Island, Yemen
Situated among three other islands in the Indian Ocean, Socotra is the largest in the chain, and perhaps the most unusual. A third of the local flora is unique and is not found anywhere else, because of this, the island received the title of one of the "most alien places on Earth."
13. North Pole of Inaccessibility
Farthest from any mainland on the planet, the North Pole of Inaccessibility is not land, but the northernmost mass of Arctic ice. As a result, the displacement of the ice shelf suggests that there are no permanent structures in the area. There is still debate about whether at least someone reached there on foot on the ice.
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15. Rainforests of the Amazon, Brazil
The 3,418,000 square kilometers of dense jungle includes the rainforest of the Amazon Basin, which spans 9 separate countries and contains 390 billion trees. It's easy to get lost there. Fun fact: More than half of the Amazon soil needed to support vegetation comes each year from the Sahara.
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17. Supai, Arizona
It is the most remote location in the United States, and its 208 residents still send and receive mail on a mule. Seriously.
18. Illokkortoormiut, Greenland
One of the most remote towns in the already remote Greenland, Illokkortoormiut has a population of 452. The name translates as "the inhabitants of the big house." Located in East Greenland, the economy is still based on a long tradition of whale and polar bear hunting.
19. Antarctic Station Amundsen - Scott
Amundsen-Scott Research Station, located at the world's southernmost point, is home to 50 to 200 researchers. Located on a drifting ice floe, the research base finds a polar day, 6 months long, the temperature can rise to -15 degrees, and one polar night, the same duration, when the temperature can drop to -100 degrees.
20.Fula, Scotland
Perhaps the farthest from the inhabited islands of Great Britain, Fula (or "Bird Island" in Old Norse) seems to have been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, which is impressive considering the current population is around 38. This isolation means that Fula was one of the last places in a world where Norn (derived from Old Norse) was actually used until the 19th century.
21. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Although this place claims to be largest settlement in the whole of Antarctica at the present time, this does not mean anything. A cornerstone of the US Antarctic Exploration Program, McMurdo serves as the final stop before the final push to the South Pole, and is home to 113 scientists and some support personnel.
22. Oymyakon, Siberia
Located close to the North Pole, the village of Oymyakon retains a small population due to its status as one of the coldest inhabited places in the world. The soil is constantly frozen, which is especially unusual, because in summer it can warm up to -81 degrees.
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24. Svalbard, Norgegia
Formerly known as Svalbard, Svalbord is located halfway between Norway and the North Pole. There are 5 types of land mammals that live there: Svalbard reindeer, polar bear, arctic fox, southern vole and man. The majority of the population is multi-racial: explorers, miners, and those working in the tourism industry. Svalbard is considered one of the safest places on Earth, the number of reported crimes per year tends to zero.
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27. St Kilda, Scotland
Although the St Kilda Archipelago may have had a permanent population of up to 180 for over 2,000 years, there have been no permanent residents since 1930. There is an old joke that gives an idea of how historically isolated this archipelago was: the islanders could communicate with the rest of the world in one of two ways: 1) climb to the highest point of the island and light bonfires, 2) write messages on small carved boats, and send them out to sea.
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29.Bouvet Island, Norway
The most remote island in the world, the Norwegian Bouvet is completely uninhabited. The first successful mission to conquer itself high point took place on the island as recently as 2012, and a team of four left the time capsule, which will open in 2062.
30. South Cocos Islands, Australia
Only 2 out of 24 Southern Cocos islands inhabited, with a total population of 600 people. Located between Australia and Sri Lanka, the islands have played a historically tactical role, given their proximity to the Indian Ocean and South China Sea Routes, and the presence of a major communications station on Direction Island, which was fought for during both World Wars.
31. Macquarie Island, Australia
Located between New Zealand and Australia, Macquarie is home to 20-40 people, and all King Penguins during nesting season. All King Penguins. On the ground. In one place.
32. Rapa Iti, French Polynesia
A small counterpart of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Rapa Iti is home to 497 people and several species of migratory birds, making the island a key bird area. The island is colloquially known as “Rapa”, the name refers to an area that includes a small handful of mostly uninhabited islands and 4 large volcanoes.
33. Medog, Tibet
Medog's vast farmland offers one person per square mile, and has a pleasant climate that is home to over 3,000 different plant species. The last county in all of China with no access road, Medog did not have a highway until 2010, which means it’s only a matter of time before buildings aggressively start popping up in the region.
34. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
A remote peninsula in the far north of Queensland, Cape York Peninsula remains home to many Aboriginal communities despite the region's poor soil. The area is experiencing an influx of campers and nature-minded tourists, but the preservation of the peninsula has been a priority since the 90s and is strictly controlled there.
35. Koryaksky District, Russia
The massive 301,500 square kilometers that make up the Koryak District are home to the smallest population of any constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Either way, people seem to be leaving the Koryak District at a relatively constant rate, meaning it could become one of the largest abandoned areas in the next few decades.
36. Peter I Island, Antarctica
This volcanic island is located at a distance of 450 kilometers from Antarctica, completely uninhabited, largely due to the ice sheet, which makes it inaccessible. Most of the inhabitants of this island are represented almost exclusively by seals and seabirds.
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38. Changtang, Tibet
Representing a huge swath of the legendary Tibetan Highlands, Changtang is home to an almost exclusively nomadic people who roam with livestock as the climate is too harsh to create permanent farms. It is also home to the highest inhabited village on the planet, Karzok, on the shores of Lake Tsomorari.
40. Mystery in Siberia
After the Russian word for “forest,” Siberian Taiga is an ecoregion in the largest biome in the world. Covering more than 3,901,000 square kilometers, the taiga is an amazing combination of biodiversity, more than 2,300 plant species alone, despite the harsh growing conditions.