Life On The Most Secluded Island In The World

Tristan da Cunha Island is located more than 2,700 km from mainland, people live separately from the rest of the world.
Life on the most remote island of Tristan da Cunha in the world
Tristan da Cunha is British overseas territory, located on an active volcanic island in the south Atlantic Ocean between South Africa and South America. The island is located more than 2,700 km from the nearest mainland, Cape Town city of South Africa; It is the most remote and isolated place in the world. Each year about 60 trains come here and travel time 6 days. From May to September is the rainy season, so very few boats dock

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Tristan da Cunha and 5 smaller islands were discovered by the Portuguese explorer in 1506. His name was given to the island During the 17th century, Dutch and American attempts to settle the island were unsuccessful.



In 1816, the island was officially annexed and became the British base. When the garrison withdrew in 1817, three people chose to stay. Over the years, the island was populated by shipwreck sailors, who settled from Italy, England, and the Netherlands. There are also a number of Americans who come here wishing for a peaceful life. The population on the island is 240 people. Residential communities concentrated in the north coast of the island. Their lives are completely separate from the outside world The only concern is the volcano, which last erupted in 1961.



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The sign "Welcome to the most secluded island in the world". Photo: Maloff / Shutterstock.
A house on the island. Photo: Rob Tully.
On the island there is the Internet; grocery; Cafe; The hospital is equipped with an X-ray machine, an operating room and a dental care facility. Patients in need of intensive treatment will be sent back to South Africa or the UK. Cargo for the island needs to be booked about a month in advance and the ship will arrive here.



Photo: Ella Morton.
Raising cattle is the most popular job on the island. Some of the animals raised for meat and milk are cows, sheep, chickens, and geese. Wool is used to make wool. On the island there is a factory to produce wool, hand-brushing and spinning. Photo: Andy Isaacson.
Volcanic soil is not suitable for propagation and planting of fruit trees. Therefore, potatoes and beans are alternatives.



After the harvest season, in addition to making food, people also send potatoes to St Helena Island. Excess place for animal feed. Potatoes are planted in small plots in gardens. Under special conditions, the potatoes here do not encounter the diseases commonly found in land. Photo: Tristan.
With a humid, temperate climate and an average rainfall of 15-17 days a month, the island is home to a variety of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, like elephant seals and seagulls. yellow nose. Several species of seabirds that inhabit the island are also sources of meat and eggs for the inhabitants.



Photo: Alexey German.
Lobster is the main export and provides income for the people on the island. The lobster here is considered to be beautiful and delicious. Besides exploitation, people combine conservation to maintain a sustainable profession. Photo: Paul Rose.
There are no official tourism activities on the island. However, many people come to experience the secluded life. Visitors can go hiking, visit animals such as penguins in neighboring uninhabited islands or chat, learn about the lives of local people.



To get to the island, visitors need to register on the local website. There are no hotels on the island, self-catering or homestays. British Pound is the only currency in circulation here. Photo: Grant Tiffen / Shutterstock.
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