What is the world’s most remote island?
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What is the world’s most remote island?
Tristan da Cunha is a group of volcanic islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) from the nearest mainland, which is South Africa. The main island of Tristan da Cunha is also the most populated of the islands in the group, with a small community of about 250 residents (as of 2021).
Tristan da Cunha is known for its isolation and remoteness. It has no airstrip, and access to the island is primarily by sea, with a limited number of ships making irregular visits. The island has a unique ecosystem and is home to various species of plants and animals that are found nowhere else on Earth.
It’s worth noting that there are other remote islands in the world, such as Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, and Bouvet Island, which are also considered among the most remote islands based on different criteria. The remoteness of an island can be measured in various ways, including geographic distance, accessibility, and human habitation, and different sources may rank islands differently based on their criteria.