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Tristan de Cunha

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Tristan da Cunha
37.12° S 12.27° W

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This is the most remote known inhabited island on the planet. Tristan de Cunha is part of an archipelago of Volcanic Islands that is actually part of British territory.

Explorer Tristao da Cunha first identified the islands in 1506; but the island wasn’t surveyed until the 18th century. The islands were annexed in 1816.

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Access

The island is only accessible by boat.

Highlights

271 people live on the island.

Size

113 sq. kilometers
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