Remote Islands

Exploring the World’s Most Remote Islands

  • Okunoshima Island

    Okunoshima Island

    Introduction Okunoshima Island, often referred to as “Rabbit Island,” is a small island in the Inland Sea of Japan, located in Hiroshima Prefecture. Despite its charming nickname today, this island has a dark and complex history. Known for its population of hundreds of wild rabbits that roam freely, Okunoshima attracts visitors not just for its

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  • Moturiki Island

    Moturiki Island

    Moturiki Island: A Hidden Gem of Fiji’s Eastern Coast Nestled in the Lomaiviti Archipelago of Fiji, Moturiki Island is a small yet culturally rich landmass surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the South Pacific Ocean. While it may not be widely known to international travelers, this island holds a unique spot in Fiji’s history, archaeology,

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  • Tikopia

    Tikopia

    Tikopia: A Remote Pacific Island Preserving Ancient Traditions Tikopia is a small, volcanic island located in the southeastern Solomon Islands, part of the Temotu Province in the South Pacific Ocean. Despite its small size—only about 5 square kilometers—it is known for its rich cultural heritage, self-sufficient lifestyle, and remoteness. The island has captivated anthropologists, travelers,

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  • Palmerston Island

    Palmerston Island

    Palmerston Island: A Remote Coral Atoll in the Pacific Palmerston Island is one of the most isolated yet unique islands in the Cook Islands group, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Known for its intriguing history, familial population structure, and stunning natural beauty, the island offers a glimpse into life on one of the world’s

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  • Henderson Island

    Henderson Island

    Henderson Island: A Remote Jewel of the Pacific Henderson Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most remote islands on Earth. Located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, it lies roughly halfway between New Zealand and South America and is part of the Pitcairn Islands group, a British Overseas Territory. Despite its isolation,

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  • Tristan Rock

    Tristan Rock

    Introduction to Tristan Rock Tristan Rock is a remote and enigmatic rocky outcrop located in the heart of the South Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between South Africa and South America. Its exact coordinates place it near 38°S latitude and 11°W longitude, making it one of the world’s most isolated landforms. Despite its name, Tristan Rock

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  • Trindade Island

    Trindade Island

    Trindade Island: A Remote Jewel in the Atlantic Ocean Trindade Island, or Ilha da Trindade in Portuguese, is a small volcanic island situated in the central South Atlantic Ocean. At approximately 1,200 kilometers off the coast of Espírito Santo, Brazil, Trindade is one of the most isolated territories of the country and forms part of

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  • Kanton Island

    Kanton Island

    Introduction Kanton Island, also known as Canton Island, is the largest island in the Phoenix Islands group in the central Pacific Ocean. Situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Fiji, Kanton Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati and holds both geographical and historical

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  • Baker Island

    Baker Island

    Overview of Baker Island Baker Island is a small, uninhabited atoll located in the central Pacific Ocean, just north of the equator. It is part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands and is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Remote and windswept, the island

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  • Tristan Rock Island

    Tristan Rock Island

    Tristan Rock Island: A Remote Jewel of the Southern Ocean Tristan Rock Island is an enigmatic and scarcely visited landmass situated deep in the Southern Ocean, far from any major continental shore. Shrouded in mist and mystery, this remote island stands as a sentinel on the fringes of human exploration and serves as a testament

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  • Saint George Island

    Saint George Island

    Introduction to Saint George Island Saint George Island is a remote and striking island situated in the Bering Sea, off the southwestern coast of Alaska. As one of the four volcanic islands in the Pribilof Islands group, it plays host to rugged natural beauty, rich ecological significance, and a fascinating blend of history, culture, and

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  • Saint George Island

    Saint George Island: A Remote Gem of the Bering Sea Saint George Island, part of the remote Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea, is a windswept outpost of spectacular natural beauty and historical intrigue. Situated about 750 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska, this rugged island serves as one of the most isolated inhabited locations in

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