The most remote places in the world. The most remote places on earth
On our crowded planet of some 7.3 billion people, it seems almost impossible to find secluded places to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Over the past decades, people have increasingly taken possession of more and more places that were once untouched. natural beauty. Unfortunately, this also affects countless species of animals and plants whose habitat was these places.
However, if you are one of those who like to relax in serene silence away from everyone, we have for you good news! No matter how incredible it may seem, man still has not reached all secluded places with pristine beauty. Such places, not yet spoiled by the presence of man, can still be found on our planet, although getting to them will be a very difficult task.
To experience the beauty of some of the most remote places in the world, you will have to leave the comforts of city life and travel to unfamiliar places - mountains, jungles and islands that are thousands of kilometers from bustling cities and popular attractions.
From a small Indian village surrounded by stunning, untouched beauty, to an Australian mining town hidden in the scorching desert, to an isolated village in Arizona where mail is still delivered by mule, here are 25 of the most remote and inaccessible places on the planet:
25. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Located on south coast Iceland's Vestmannaeyjar archipelago is a wonderful example of a beautiful remote location. Populated by almost 4,000 people, this archipelago is a paradise for every solitude lover.
24. La Rinconada, Peru
Situated at an altitude of 5,100 meters above sea level, this Peruvian town boasts the title of the highest settlement in the world. The city has poor sewerage and wastewater systems, and all of its 50,000 residents struggle with pollution from nearby gold mines.
23. Medog County, China
It may seem surprising, but even in China, the most populous country in the world, there are places where you are unlikely to meet a person. Located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, this county was the only one in China without roads until 2010. But even now Medog, with a population of only 10,000 people, remains a very deserted and secluded place.
22. Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Located on the northern Atlantic coast of Namibia, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme, isolated, arid and creepy places. One of the few indigenous tribes able to live on this inhospitable land is called the Himba, whose people live by hunting and gathering.
21. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Located in the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland, Cape York Peninsula is considered one of the last remaining desert places on our planet. As the natural habitat of numerous animal and plant species, many of which are endemic to this unique region, the peninsula is also home to 18,000 people (mostly Aboriginal people).
20. Kerguelen Islands, French overseas possessions
Also known as the "Abandoned Islands" for their incredible distance from any civilization, the Kerguelen Archipelago is a group of islands in the southern Indian Ocean. Situated more than 3,300 km from the nearest inhabited area, the Kerguelen Islands have no permanent population and are home to a research center occasionally used by French scientists.
19. Munnar, India
India, the second most populous country in the world, also boasts some sparsely populated places hidden in the mountains away from the bustling cities. And Munnar, small town OK in the state of Kerala in the southern part of the country is definitely one such place. Situated among untouched nature, this city is notable for its picturesque tea plantations.
18. Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
The city of Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the northernmost and coldest settlements on our planet, is located in East Greenland. Known for unique wildlife, animals such as polar bears, musk oxen and seals, the region is also home to nearly 450 people who make their living mainly from whale fishing and polar bear hunting.
17. Oymyakon, Russia
Located in the eastern part of the Sakha Republic, Oymyakon is an isolated settlement inhabited by almost 500 people. Having a rather complex climate, Oymyakon is known as one of the “Poles of Cold”, being the coldest place on the planet where a permanent population lives. On February 6, 1933, a temperature of -67.7°C was recorded here.
16. Coober Peddy, Australia
Coober Pedy is a small town of about 1,700 people, hidden in the desert in South Australia almost 850 kilometers from Adelaide. Despite its size and extreme remoteness, this town is known in Australia and many other countries as the largest deposit of opals. The town is also famous for its comfortable underground dwellings, in which people live, sheltering from the scorching heat of the day and sandstorms.
15. Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
Hanga Roa - main city and the port of Easter Island. The city's population of about 3,300 people accounts for 87% of the entire island's population. In a city located between extinct volcanoes Terevaka and Rano Kau also have international Airport Mataveri, which is one of the most remote airports on our planet.
14. Tristan da Cunha, British overseas possessions
Located in the southern part Atlantic Ocean 2,800 kilometers from South Africa and 3,360 kilometers from South America, Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world. The island, part of the British Overseas Territories, is home to about 300 people who rely primarily on agriculture and crafts.
13. Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Surrounded by 13 four-thousanders (mountains whose height exceeds 4,000 meters above sea level), Saas-Fee is a small mountain village in southern Switzerland. Regular car traffic in Saas-Fee is prohibited: cars cannot be driven into the town; they must be left in special parking lots outside the town. Only electric vehicles are allowed on the streets.
12. Manacapuru, Brazil
Located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, Manacapuru is a remote municipality nestled in the Amazon rainforest. Situated almost 80 kilometers upstream from Manaus, the state capital, this region is inhabited by approximately 100,000 people. Covering an area of over 7,300 km², Manakapuru is also home to some of the most popular aquarium fish.
11. Bouvet Island Dependent territory Norway
Bouvet Island, located in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean, is considered one of the most remote islands in the world (after Easter Island and Tristan da Cunha). Occupying an area of only 49 km², the island has no permanent population. From time to time it is used as a research base. Almost 93% of the island's territory is covered by glaciers.
10. Innamincka, Australia
Innamincca is a tiny community in the north-eastern part of South Australia and one of several villages providing access to the extremely inhospitable Simpson Desert. Situated hundreds of miles from the nearest towns, this settlement is home to nearly 15 people who constantly battle the unbearably hot and dry climate, not to mention frequent sandstorms.
9. Foula Island, Scotland
As part of the Shetland Islands archipelago, Foula is one of the most remote british isles with a permanent population. Covering an area of just 13 km², the island is home to just 38 people who live mainly on agriculture, sheep farming, as well as bird tourism, as Fula is the natural habitat of numerous bird species.
8. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
A research center and the main population center in Antarctica, the most isolated continent on the planet, McMurdo Station belongs to the US Antarctic Program and is a branch of the National Science Foundation. The station can accommodate up to 1,258 people who will have to cope with the harsh Antarctic climate.
7. Adak, Alaska
Located on the island of the same name in Alaska, Adak is the westernmost municipality in the United States. The city with a population of just over 300 people is located in the subpolar ocean climatic zone characterized by constant cloudiness, moderate temperatures, strong winds and frequent cyclonic storms. It rains 263 days a year in Adak, making it the second most rainy city in the States after the city of Hilo, located in Hawaii.
6. Bantam Village, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
As the largest population center on the Cocos Islands (Australia's outer Indian Ocean territory), Bantam Village is home to the majority of the islands' 600 people. Residents of the village, located in tropical latitudes, enjoy constant warm temperatures all year round.
5. Supai, Arizona
Located in Coconino County, Arizona, Supai is one of the least accessible cities in the United States. The only way to get there is to fly by helicopter, walk, or ride a mule. Mail is also delivered here by mule, making Supai the only place in the United States where mail is carried in this manner. The population of the city is about 200 people.
4. Faroe islands(Faroe Islands), Denmark
Situated approximately midway between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands have been an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948. These remote islands, with a population of just under 50,000 people, are known for being home to more sheep than people. Another animal typical of this remote area is the Faroese puffin (sea bird).
3. Iqaluit, Canada
Located on the southern coast of Baffin Island, Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The city, inhabited by less than 7 thousand inhabitants, is distinguished by the fact that it is the smallest capital in Canada by number of inhabitants, as well as the only capital not connected by a highway with other populated areas. This remote city can only be reached by air or sea transport.
2. Laura, Marshall Islands
Laura is an island and small city located in the Marshall Islands (an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean). Laura rises approximately 3 meters above sea level, being the most high island in the archipelago. This is one of the few places where you can enjoy amazing beaches and pristine nature without sharing this pleasure with large crowds of tourists.
1. Svalbard / Spitsbergen (Svalbard), Norway
The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located in the Arctic Ocean approximately halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. The area of more than 61,000 km² is home to only 2,600 people, as the archipelago is mainly covered by glaciers. Svalbard's unique location and remote location make it a great place to view the northern lights.
Incredible facts
There are still places on Earth where no human has set foot.
But there are also places on our planet where people should not live, but they still live there.
Whether it's unbearable heat, Siberian cold, or an island that's almost impossible to get to, some people don't want to or can't leave their homes for one reason or another.
Here is a list of 25 such places.
25. Atacama Desert, Chile/Peru
This desert is considered the driest place on Earth. It rains here 4 times in a thousand years.
Temperatures can range from incredibly cold at night to stifling heat during the day.
Despite these conditions, more than 1 million people Call the desert their home, and most work in the copper mine.
24. Verkhoyansk, Russia
Despite the fact that this is one of the coldest places on our planet, and officially coldest city on earth, Verkhoyansk is still inhabited.
In a place where the temperature reached -69.8 degrees Celsius, lives just over 1,200 people.
23. Merapi Volcano, Indonesia
This is the largest in the country active volcano, which is located on the island of Java, near the city of Yogyakarta.
Merapi is also called "fire mountain", and in 500 years it has erupted more than 60 times. But this did not force almost a quarter of a million residents to leave their homes, located on fertile land in the shadow of the volcano.
22. Kivu (lake), Rwanda/Democratic Republic of Congo
At the depths of this lake there are several million cubic meters of methane and carbon dioxide . If all this comes to light, more than 2 million people could be affected.
21. Pitcairn Islands
They are sometimes called "the smallest democracy on Earth." This state is home to 50 residents from 9 families.
On the island no harbor or airport- You can only get there by canoe. But there is high-speed Internet.
20. Cook Islands, Australia and Oceania
Only 4 people live here. Was here before railroad station, where trains refueled to cross the longest straight road on Earth.
Since nothing grows on the island, residents have to bring all their food and drinking water by boat.
19. Minqin, China
This area faces a sad future. The rapid growth of population has led to the fact that the only river passing through the district a desert has formed.
Left here total 155 square kilometers fertile land.
18. La Rinconada, Peru
The city is located in the Andes at an altitude of about 5,100 meters above sea level. This makes La Rinconada the highest locality on the planet. You can get to the city only by climbing a narrow mountain road.
Plus, its ecology is completely unfavorable. Except almost undeveloped sewerage and wastewater systems, here you can find high mercury content, which remains after gold mining.
About 30,000 people, many of whom suffer from mercury poisoning.
17. Chernobyl, Ukraine
After a tragic accident in 1986, almost all residents of this city were evacuated.
To date some workers still live in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Exclusion Zone, but their stay is limited - they can live there only a few days a week.
It is worth noting that the Exclusion Zone is the territory into which no free access, since after the accident she was exposed intense contamination with long-lived radionuclides.
16. Linfen, China
Until 1978, this city was known for its clear spring water, greenery and rich agricultural crops, earning it the nickname " Modern city fruits and flowers."
But after the city was turned into main industrial center of coal mining, the environmental situation has changed dramatically.
On this moment it is one of the most polluted cities in the world: air polluted with ash, carbon, leadAndorganic chemicals.
15. Pompeii, Italy
After the destruction caused by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79, this ancient Roman city, located in the Campania region and buried under volcanic ash, still remains a place of residence for some people.
And all because of the fertile land. Even though there is frozen lava at every step, people consider the risk of living in the city justified.
14. Socotra (island), Yemen
Known as "the most ethereal place on Earth", this island is located in the northwest Indian Ocean, approximately 250 km from the Somali Peninsula, and 350 km south of the Arabian Peninsula.
This makes him so isolated from the rest of the world that most representatives of flora and faunaimpossible to findnowhere else.
There are only two roads here, but the number of residents just over 40,000, it doesn't bother me.
Socotra is inhabited mainly by shepherds, fishermen and farmers - all of them raise frankincense and aloe, as well as sheep and goats.
13. Barrow (Alaska), USA
Barrow is the most northern city in USA. It is located approximately 2,100 km from the North Pole, which makes the city incredibly cold.
In addition, Barrow is included in the list of settlements that can “boast” the harshest natural conditions.
Only 109 days a year the temperature can rise above 0 degrees Celsius. On average Temperatures in the city are below zero 324 days a year. Plus, frosts and snowfalls can begin in any month, and the polar nights here are incredibly long.
12. Tristan da Cunha (islands)
Together with Easter Island and the Pitcairn Islands, it is included in the list the most remote settlements on the planet.
Tristan da Cunha is located 2,816 km from South Africa and 3,360 km from South America. You can only get here by fishing boats or scientific vessels, but be careful - the locals are not very friendly to tourists.
It is worth noting that immigration is illegal here.
11. Bajo, Philippines
It is not so much a locality as it is an ethnic group that lives in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Indigenous peoples and tribes from nearby areas were nicknamed " sea gypsies", because of their lifestyle. Although more and more Bajau are deciding to move to land, there are families who continue live on the water all my life.
They live without drinking water and electricity, and they only land on the shore when they need to bury the dead.
10. Kifuka, Democratic Republic of Congo
If you are afraid of lightning, then you definitely won't like it here. This village is the place where lightning strikes regularly, and there are approximately 60 lightning strikes per square kilometer every year.
9. Meghalaya, India
This state in India is famous for its heavy rains and monsoons. The town of Cherrapunji, which is located in this state, has become known as the rainiest place on Earth - the precipitation rate exceeds 11,000 mm. This amount of precipitation led to the emergence of unique plants.
8. Muli, Faroe Islands
Despite his extremely unstable weather and the complete or partial absence of minerals and vegetation, the four residents of this tiny village on the Faroe Islands are not yet planning to leave their home.
7. Motuo, China
This is the place where incredibly difficult to get to. The path to this isolated settlement is considered the most difficult in the world. Live here about 10,000 people.
Here no roads or communication with the outside world. To get to the mysterious (the word "Motuo" means "hidden, mysterious lotus") you need to make your way through the mountains, and the journey can take a week.
6. Norilsk, Russia
Besides the fact that Norilsk is one of coldest cities on earth, he is also one of most polluted cities on our planet.
5. Dallol, Ethiopia
This settlement can “boast” of the most high average annual temperature on Earth. Between 1960 and 1966, the highest average annual temperature was recorded here - 34 degrees Celsius.
In addition, Dallol - one of the most remote places on the ground. Here no roads, and to get to it, you need to use caravan routes that are aimed at collecting and delivering salt.
Nearby, below sea level, is Dallol volcano(last eruption in 1926). There are no exact statistics on how many people live here.
4. La Oroya, Peru
This city is famous mining and metallurgical industries. But these industries put the city on the list most polluted cities in the world.
Due to lead smelting, literally all residents, including children, have some degree of lead poisoning.
The average life expectancy in this city is 51 years for men and 55 years for women. It is worth noting that on average across the country, people live 20 years longer.
The main cause of death is oncology. Here it is observed many genetic deformities, because For several generations they have not left this lead shell.
3. Oymyakon, Russia
This village is known as one of the “Poles of Cold”, i.e. region where registered lowest temperature on earth.
About 500 people live here (2012). The length of the day in Oymyakon can vary from 3 hours in December to 21 hours in the summer.
In January average monthly temperature-46.4 degrees Celsius(can sometimes drop to -50).
“Oh, I wish I could give up everything and go to the ends of the world!” - perhaps this thought came to almost everyone’s mind. But our overpopulated planet is literally bursting at the seams with 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 of the Earth that are practically untouched by man, but getting to them is sometimes difficult.
Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago
The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago on the south coast of Iceland is a perfect example of a beautiful and remote location. Populated by just 4,000 inhabitants, this archipelago is a paradise 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 m above sea level, has no running water or sewerage system, leaving its 50,000 residents constantly struggling with environmental problems.
3. Medog, China
The only Chinese county without an access road
Even in China, the most populous country, there are some places where it is quite difficult to find people. Located in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Medog County, with just 10,000 residents, was the only Chinese county without an access road until 2010.
4. Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Skeleton Coast: extreme, isolated, arid
Located on Namibia's northern Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme, isolated, arid and... scary places on the planet. In this inhospitable land, only a few tribes of indigenous people survive.
5. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
There are 18,000 Aboriginal people living on Cape York
Located in the northern Australian state of Queensland, Cape York Peninsula is considered one of the last wilderness areas on Earth. Numerous species of animals and plants can be found here, many of which are found only in this region. There are only 18,000 Aboriginal people living on Cape York.
6. Kerguelen, French overseas territories
Kerguelen is an island archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean
Kerguelen is an island archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean, which is located more than 3,300 km from the nearest populated area. The islands have no permanent population, but have built a research center that is sometimes used by French scientists.
7. Munnar, India
Munnar is a small town in the state of Kerala in southern India.
The second most populous country in the world, India also boasts some sparsely populated places hidden in the mountains away from the bustling cities. Munnar, a small town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, is certainly one of these places. A local attraction are the tea plantations around the city.
8. Illokqortoormiut, Greenland
450 townspeople make a living by hunting whales and polar bears
One of the northernmost and coldest populated areas in the world, Illokqortoormiut is located in East Greenland. Known for its unique wildlife, the town is home to just 450 people who primarily make 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. The real scourge of the local population is the 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 escape the heat
In the South Australian desert, 850 kilometers from Adelaide, you can find Coober Pedy, a small town with 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 local residents escape the sweltering heat of the day.
11. Hanga Roa, Easter Island
Hanga Roa - city and port
Hanga Roa is the main city and port of the Chilean province of Easter Island. Its population of 3,300 inhabitants represents 87% of the entire island's population.
12. Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territories
Tristan da Cunha is the most remote of inhabited islands in the world
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean 2,400 km from Saint Helena, 2,800 km from South Africa and 3,360 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
Cars are prohibited from entering the city
Surrounded by mountains over 4,000 meters high, Saas-Fee is considered one of the most remote mountain villages in Southern Switzerland. It is very difficult to get to, given that cars are not allowed into the city (only small electric cars are allowed).
14. Manakapuru, Brazil
Manakapuru is 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 approximately 100,000 inhabitants over 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 by glacier
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 there is no permanent population on the island. About 93 percent of the island is covered by glacier.
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 community in the north-east of South Australia. Situated hundreds of kilometers from the nearest towns, the village is home to just 15 people who constantly struggle with the local unbearably hot and dry climate, as well as frequent sandstorms.
17. Foula, Scotland
Foula is an island that is part of the Shetland Islands archipelago
Foula is an island that is part of the Shetland Islands archipelago. It is one of the most remote permanently inhabited islands in Great Britain. The area of Fula is only 13 square kilometers, and 38 people live on it. The island is also famous for its numerous species of birds.
18. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
McMurdo Station in Antarctica belongs to the United States
A research center and the most populated place in Antarctica, McMurdo Station belongs to the United States. It can accommodate up to 1,258 people who will not be afraid of the extreme climate of Antarctica.
19. Adak, Alaska
The city of the same name is located on Adak Island
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 a subpolar oceanic climate zone characterized by constant cloudiness, strong winds and frequent cyclonic storms. There are 263 rainy days a year here.
20. Bantam Village, Cocos Islands
The largest settlement on the Cocos Islands
The largest settlement is on the Cocos Islands, an Australian Indian Ocean territory, with approximately 600 inhabitants. This town can boast that it is warm all year round.
21. Sapay, Arizona
Sapay is one of the most isolated cities in the USA
Sapay is one of the most isolated cities in the United States. With no 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
Situated approximately halfway between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands have been considered an autonomous region within Denmark since 1948. The population of the islands is just under 50,000 people, and they are famous for the fact that more sheep live here than people.
23. Iqaluit, Canada
The only way to get to Iqaluit is by plane or boat.
Located on the southern coast of Baffin Island, Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The city is inhabited by less than 7,000 people, and Iqaluit is also famous for the fact that there is no 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 whose height is only 3 meters above sea level. It is one of the few places where you can enjoy amazing beaches and untouched nature without crowds of tourists.
25. Spitsbergen, Norway
The unique location and remoteness of Svalbard allows you to observe the Northern Lights
Situated approximately halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The area of more than 61,000 sq km is home to only about 2,600 people, and the archipelago is mostly covered by glaciers. Its unique location and remote location make it an excellent place to experience the real Northern Lights.
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By modern standards, taking into account the latest technological developments and the ability to travel by air, our planet no longer seems so huge - it has become, as it were, smaller. Judge for yourself, before, in order to get from one continent to another, it took more than one month, but now, at most, a few hours. It seems that there are no places left on Earth untouched by civilization. But! On our list you will find the most sparsely populated, unexplored and completely isolated from large crowds of people, places on planet Earth.
No. 1. Tristan Da Cunha
Tristan Da Cunha is a group of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. It is one of the top three most sparsely populated places in the world. South Africa is closest to the archipelago (1,700 miles away). Small size, remoteness from civilization and sparse population did not prevent Tristan Da Cunha from becoming an area with rich history. Among the first to visit the islands was a scientist from Portugal, who was captured by British soldiers during hostilities between the English and French powers. It was during this period that the French intended to make Tristan Da Cunha a refuge for Napoleon Bonaparte. Since 1800, many scientists from America, Britain, and Italy have visited the island. Today it is a British possession with a population of approximately 270 people who are farmers.
No. 2. Chinese Motuo
This Chinese area still does not have an access road. Motuo is located on the territory of the Tibetan Autonomous Region - one of the few Asian areas that have not been touched by the hand of civilization. If a traveler becomes interested in Motuo and wants to visit it, it will not be so easy. First, he will have to overcome the snow-covered Himalayas, and only then cross the suspension bridge, which is 200 meters long. But, once here, every person will certainly admire the unusual virgin nature and the huge diversity of representatives flora(a tenth of all species found in China). Motuo is called the most holy land of Tibet.
No. 3. Canadian village Alert
This settlement is nestled on the very edge of the Nunavut region in the vastness of the Arctic Ocean, 500 miles from the North Pole. For its location, Alert deservedly received the title of the most uninhabited and harsh northern area on the planet. In a village located at the very edge of the world, the sun shines twenty-four hours a day all summer and is not visible at all all winter. Based on the local temperature, you can make forecasts for expected frosts below 40 0 C.
No. 4. Pitcairn, Pacific island
A tiny piece of land in the vast South Pacific Ocean. The closest civilization is seven hundred miles from the island - the islands of Tahiti and Gambier. Distant Pitcairn is a British colony, the last in the Pacific. The entire population of the island numbers no more than fifty people, who are mainly engaged in farming and fishing. Some income for residents comes from trading stamps with views of the island; collectors are happy to purchase them. This isolated island cannot be reached by air (planes do not fly here), but only by water. If you ever need to get to Pitcairn, you will have to buy a ticket on a ship heading from New Zealand.
No. 5. "Lonely Islands"
This name is given to the Kerguelen Islands, located very far from the civilized world - in the South of the Indian Ocean. Tourists who wish to visit this secluded area will need to board a ship from Reunion Island, which is near the famous island of Madagascar, since no plane flies to Kerguelen. The journey by sea from Reunion will take approximately six days. You won't find any locals on the island, only French engineers who come there regularly. The first mentions of the “Lonely Islands” appeared in 1772, and since that time many scientists - biologists, various researchers, as well as the well-known James Cook, who visited the island in 1776, have flocked to them. Now the island is a complex of research centers, the vast majority of which are the property of the French state.
No. 6. Greenland village Ittokkoturmiit
As you know, Greenland is the largest island on the planet. It occupies an area equal to 836 thousand square miles, but such vast expanses are home to a negligible number of people - only 57 thousand. On the island it is worth noting one tiny village, the population of which is made up of fishermen and their families, only five hundred people. The settlement is called Ittokkoturmiit, and it is located on east coast Greenland, where there is only icy ocean waters and tundra-covered wastelands. The local population is engaged in fishing, hunting bears and whales.
No. 7. Australian Cape York Peninsula
The whole world knows about Australia, that it has a low population density and beautiful picturesque nature, in some places not even touched by humans. This is especially striking if you get to the Australian Cape York Peninsula, which is located at the northern tip of the mainland. In total, the territory of the peninsula is inhabited by no more than eighteen thousand people, mostly representatives of local tribes. Because of this, the area has the status of an underdeveloped area. It is very difficult to get from these places to other parts of Australia. The peninsula is especially popular among fans of extreme pastimes who travel there in SUVs, which, by the way, is not always successful, since the vegetation on Cape York can stop even the most powerful of jeeps. The only type of transport that will definitely take you to the peninsula is a helicopter.
No. 8. McMurdo Antarctic Station
Antarctica – so famous and so uninhabited. It has become the site of research stations and has no local population at all. The largest international research center is called McMurdo, it is located on Ross Island, near the northern point mainland, which could not but affect the local weather conditions– permafrost, in a word. The center is a guest house for 1,200 scientists and workers who come to this harsh region in the summer. The rest of the time, McMurdo is one of the wildest and most remote places from civilization. To get to this point on the planet, sometimes a whole year is not enough, for this reason, several runways were equipped on McMurdo to be able to fly here by air.
No. 9. Peruvian town of La Rinconada
The small Peruvian town of La Rinconada “hangs” at 17,000 feet above sea level, for which it received the title of the “highest” settlement on the planet. Such an “elevation” cannot make it easily accessible and close to civilization. Around La Rinconada are eternal ice. It will take more than one or two days to visit such an isolated corner. But this did not stop about thirty thousand people from settling here, who are engaged in such an interesting business as gold mining. They say that these areas are rich in gold. The town is considered a place that gives hope to the most desperate working people, the poor, who can here learn a new specialty as a gold miner. This allows some people to get back on their feet and be proud of every bar they find.
No. 10. Chilean Rapa Nui(Easter Island)
This tiny island is located two thousand miles west of Chile. Paradoxically, it was its isolation in the vast Pacific Ocean that brought the island worldwide popularity. Its area barely reaches seventy square miles, and its population numbers no more than four thousand people. Easter Island also has its own attraction: huge stone sculptures, which are called Moai - they dot the entire coastal strip of the island. The ancient islanders transported stone blocks here on wooden runners, which caused the death of all the trees in this area. And some argue that there used to be plenty of greenery on the island. Some time ago, it would have taken at least seven weeks to get to Easter Island, but today a few hours' flight from Chile will be enough.
It is becoming more and more difficult to return to nature, turn off the 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 planets to find places so remote that only a handful of people live there.
1. Deception Island, Antarctica
Now a completely abandoned Antarctic base for Russian and British expeditions, Deception Island lies inside a volcano, making it a prime location for studying geothermal activity (for the handful of Argentine and Spanish researchers who live there). On the island you can find the occasional tourist in search of chinstrap penguins, and those looking for a chance to bury themselves in the sand, almost anywhere they feel like it.
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3. Island Northern Guardian
Situated in the Bay of Bengal, North Guardian Island is a real-life replica of the remote islands from the films. You know, the ones where adventurers come ashore and are immediately greeted by heavily armed tribesmen? Dozens of reported cases of contact with local residents ( last time in 2004, when two fishermen died there) they say that this is it. So if you're trying to leave the comfortable laptop life behind, this is probably the most the best place, provided you can convince local residents accept you as one of our own. You can find out how to live in such conditions here Kursella.ru.
4. Alert, Nunavut, Canada
Although there is no permanent population, Alert is the northernmost populated area on the planet. Just 500 miles from the North Pole, the inhabitants of Alert all exist in a small area of the region, and consist of scientists who monitor 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. The total population of the island's 4,483 square kilometers is around 70-110 people, so it's very easy to avoid bumping into another person if you don't want to.
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8. Mount Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan
A remote mountain (or three mountains, actually) 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 this region was completely banned. Few people dare to go to the mountains, which means this - perfect place to kill people all together.
9. Pitcairn Islands
Inhabited by the descendants of famous rebels, Pitcairn Island is largely uninhabitable, and so the island chain has a total population of about 56 people on the main Pitcairn Island. To the southernmost point French Polynesia, Pitcairn Island, is accessible only by boat, so tourists are rarely seen here (except for a handful of those who make day trips from one of the 10 cruise ships that pass through the area each year).
10. Tristan da Cunha, Atlantic Ocean
Most remote archipelago in the world, Tristan da Cunha (population 264), is a group of volcanic islands off South Africa. To get here you need 6 days by boat, and not many ships go here these days, so it gets increasingly difficult to get there. 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 as being noticeably more densely populated than most similarly remote places (compared to Tristan da Cunha, for example, and the nearest inhabited island is Pitcairn). Situated more than 3,000 kilometers off the coast of Chile, the island actually sees 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 cannot be found anywhere else, which is why the island has received the title of one of the “most alien places on Earth.”
13. North pole of inaccessibility
Located farthest from any continent on the planet, the North Pole of Inaccessibility is not land, but the northernmost mass arctic ice. As a result, the shifting of the ice shelf suggests that there will be no permanent structures in the area. There is still debate about whether anyone ever walked there on ice.
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15. Amazon Rain Forest, Brazil
3,418,000 square kilometers of dense jungle include rainforests Amazon Basin, which are expanding into an area of 9 individual countries, and amount to 39,000,000,000 trees. It's easy to get lost there. Fun fact: More than half of the Amazon soil needed to support vegetation comes from the Sahara each year.
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17. Supai, Arizona
The most remote place in the United States, its 208 residents still send and receive mail by mule. Seriously.
18. Illokqortoormiut, Greenland
One of the most remote towns in the already remote Greenland, Illokqortoormiut has a population of 452 people. The name translates as “inhabitants of the big house.” The city is located in East Greenland and the economy is still based on a long tradition of whale and polar bear hunting.
19. Amundsen-Scott Antarctic Station
Located in the very southern point The world's Amundsen-Scott Research Station is constantly home to between 50 and 200 researchers. Located on a drifting ice floe, the research base experiences a polar day of 6 months, when temperatures can rise to -15 degrees, and one polar night of the same duration, when temperatures can drop to -100 degrees.
20. Foula, Scotland
Possibly the most remote of the UK's inhabited islands, Fula (or 'Bird Island' in Old Norse) appears to have been inhabited for over 5,000 years, which is impressive considering the current population is around 38 people. This isolation means that Fula was one of the last places in the world where the Norse language (derived from Old Norse) was actually used until the 19th century.
21. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Although this place claims to be the largest settlement in all of Antarctica at present, this does not say anything. The 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 staff.
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 populated places in the world. The soil is constantly frozen, which is especially unusual, because in the summer it can warm up to -81 degrees.
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24. Svalbard, Norway
Formerly known as Svalbard, Svalbord is located halfway between Norway and the North Pole. There are 5 species of land mammals that are found there: Svalbard reindeer, polar bear, arctic fox, southern vole and man. The majority of the population is multi-racial: explorers, miners, and those who work in tourism. Svalbard is considered one of the safest places on Earth; the number of registered 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 inhabitants for 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 would communicate with the rest of the world in one of two ways: 1) climb to the highest point of the island and light fires, 2) write messages on small carved boats and send them to sea.
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29. Bouvet Island, Norway
Most remote island In the world, the Norwegian Bouvet is completely uninhabited. The first successful mission to conquer the most high point took place on the island as recently as 2012, and a team of four people left a time capsule that will be opened in 2062.
30. South Cocos Islands, Australia
Only 2 of the 24 South Cocos Islands are inhabited, with a total population of 600 people. Situated between Australia and Sri Lanka, the islands have historically served a tactical function given their proximity to Indian Ocean and the South China Sea Lanes, and the presence of a major communications station on Direction Island, which was fought over during both world wars.
31. Macquarie Island, Australia
Situated 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
The little twin 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 known colloquially as “Rapa”, the name refers to the area which includes a small handful of mostly uninhabited islands, and 4 large volcanoes.
33. Medog, Tibet
Medog's vast farmland supports one person per square mile, and has a pleasant climate that supports over 3,000 different plant species. The last county in all of China without a road access, Medog only got a highway in 2010, meaning 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 far north Queensland, Cape York Peninsula remains home to many Aboriginal communities despite the region's poor soil. The area is experiencing an influx of tourists keen on camping and connecting with nature, but preserving the peninsula has been a priority since the 90s and is strictly controlled there.
35. Koryak district, Russia
The massive 301,500 square kilometers that make up Koryak Okrug is home to the smallest population of any entity. Russian Federation. Either way, people seem to be leaving the Koryak region 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 located 450 kilometers from Antarctica, completely uninhabited, largely due to the ice cover, which makes it inaccessible. The majority of the inhabitants of this island are represented almost exclusively by seals and seabirds.
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38. Changtang, Tibet
Representing a huge chunk of the fabled Tibetan Plateau, Changthang is home to almost exclusively nomadic peoples who roam with livestock as the climate is too harsh to establish 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,” the Siberian Taiga is an ecoregion in the largest biome in the world. Covering more than 3,901,000 square kilometers, the taiga has an amazing mix of biologically diverse species, with more than 2,300 species of plants alone, despite its harsh growing conditions.