Its most remote places are the main thing. The most inaccessible places in the world
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 a 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. Local residents You won’t find anything 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 most big 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 around only icy waters oceans 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 there is a low population density and beautiful picturesque nature, in some places not even touched by man. 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 extreme sports enthusiasts who travel there in off-road vehicles, 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 northernmost point of the continent, which could not but affect the weather conditions there - 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. Paradoxical as it may seem, it is precisely his isolation in the vastness Pacific Ocean, 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 called Moai - they dot the entire coastal strip of the island. The ancient islanders brought 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.
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 ownership of more and more places that were once pristine 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 good news for you! No matter how incredible it may seem, man still did not reach everyone 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 on our planet desert places. 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 small town with a population 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 largest deposit 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. The city, located between the extinct volcanoes Terevaka and Rano Kau, also has 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, which is part of the British Overseas Territories, is home to about 300 people who live 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 tropical forests Amazons. 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, Norwegian Dependency
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 islands 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 a subpolar oceanic climate zone characterized by constant cloudiness, moderate temperatures, strong winds and frequent cyclonic storms. It rains 263 days a year in Adaka, making it the second rainiest city in the United States after Hilo, 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 outlying islands, with a population of just under 50,000 people, are known for having 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 highest 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 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. The unique location and remoteness make Svalbard great place to watch the northern lights.
While most of us perceive the Internet, Cell phones, cable television as a matter of course, we forget that there is remote corners, where there is not even such a thing as electricity. For some, the problem of survival is much more pressing than any kind of convenience.
10. Kake, Alaska
Kake, Alaska, is a small community located approximately 114 km from Juneau, the state capital. It doesn't seem too far away, but the only way to get to or leave Cake is by sea or air. It is home to approximately 650 Tlingit (Native American people) who are known for their strong connection to the land. Tlingit communities are scattered throughout Alaska, from the northern coast of Canada all the way to Oregon in the United States.
To get to the village you will need to book a charter plane, take an air taxi or use Alaska's Marine Highway System. There are two regular flights per week between Cake and the mainland - one goes north, the other goes south. There is no special station building, just a canopy over the loading point.
There are rental cars, kayaks and residential houses, but banking is not developed in the small fishing village. So they only accept cash here.
Cake's remoteness makes him quite dangerous place. Recently the city was shocked by the murder of a 13-year-old girl. The only representatives of the law here are patrol officers, but they cannot quickly get to the scene due to the lack of roads. Therefore, a group of volunteers had to watch near the victim’s body all night until the patrolmen arrived.
Rural Alaska is breathtakingly beautiful. But law enforcement is a big problem here, and places like Cake have 12 times more attacks than the rest of the country. Kake is just one of 75 small villages with similar problems - they are remote, they do not have their own law enforcement agencies, and there is not even a road to reach them. The emergency response time is one and a half days; as a result, the population must be able to fend for itself.
9. Pitcairn Island, South Pacific
The tiny South Pacific island is home to about 50 people and the British overseas territory is now attracting immigrants to rebuild its population. This is quite difficult, since the island can only be reached by water, and a supply ship arrives only once every three months or so. Until 2002, the only communication with the outside world here was through amateur radio. The islanders have rich, fertile lands, minimal pollution, stunningly beautiful beaches, diverse marine life and a fascinating history.
In 1790, Pitcairn Island was settled by mutineers from the Bounty ship serving in the armed forces of Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain. Under the leadership of Fletcher Christian, the European settlers removed everything they could from the ship before setting it on fire, and made sure that the burning ship would not be seen or found by anyone. Christian himself died a few years later, but today's population of the island is mainly the descendants of those rebels and the 18 Polynesians they brought with them from Tahiti.
Their existence might have gone unnoticed for many years if the island had not been accidentally spotted by an American whaling ship in 1808. The settlers would never return to the mainland, but in 1814 two British ships made their way to them, who not only learned about the island, but also found out what happened to the warship Bounty.
Today the island has its own holidays and traditions, and everyday life The islanders' activities revolve around fishing, diving and gardening.
8. Illokqortoormiut, Greenland
Greenland itself is quite remote, and the oddly named Illokqortoormiut is its most remote town. Situated deep in the world's largest fjord, the city is cut off from the rest of the world for about 9 months a year - as long as the ocean around it is covered with ice. The city was founded in 1925; currently there are 450 people living here who live by fishing and hunting.
The lack of benefits of civilization is compensated by purity and breathtaking beauty. There is only one grocery store in town, but it is just a stone's throw from the highest of all Arctic mountains, Gunbjorn. There are several uninhabited settlements nearby, including one that was built near Greenland's hottest spring (620 degrees Celsius), Uunartok. IN last years The townspeople added another source of income to their lifestyle - tourism.
Travelers can rent a kayak or dog sled, go hiking, get up close and personal with Arctic wildlife, and get a front-row seat to the northern lights.
7. Supai, Arizona
The United States is the last place you would look for an isolated village, but the Supai Indian settlement is just that. It's in the middle of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, and like most places here, it's breathtaking.
The village is home to the Havasupai tribe, which translates to “people of the turquoise water.” Being in Grand Canyon on one of the Colorado's largest tributaries, the village is surrounded by countless waterfalls, stunning rivers, azure travertines, blue skies and the vibrant, colorful rock formations only found in the deserts of the American Southwest.
The village of Supai can only be reached by taking an eight-mile hike through the canyon or by renting mules, which are usually used to transport essentials back and forth. You can also fly by helicopter and enjoy stunning views. It's the only place in the country where mail is delivered by mules, and it's a constant draw for tourists—about 20,000 people a year come from all over the world to brave the Arizona sun.
The city itself is not growing, and for tourists there is only a hostel with 25 rooms and a restaurant. And therefore, most visitors prefer to stay in less remote and more accessible nearby areas. In addition, those visiting the village should be prepared to carry everything they need: camping gear, clothing and plenty of water for the long trek in the heat.
Due to the village's location in a canyon and near the sometimes unpredictable Colorado River, flash floods occur here. But the risk is worth it to see the breathtaking waterfalls of Havasu Falls and the 200-meter Mooney Falls.
6. Aucanquilcha Volcano, Chile
The 6176-meter peak was inhabited until the 1990s. Aucanquilcha has been the highest inhabited area since 1913. There was a mining village located here, located just below the sulfur mine. In 1993, work was stopped, and most of artificial roads in the mountains were destroyed by landslides.
In theory, it is quite possible to drive uphill along the remaining roads. The volcano last erupted less than 1,000 years ago and earthquakes occur periodically. When the settlement first began, the lack of oxygen forced the use of animals, such as llamas, instead of machines, and the replacement of devices powered by gasoline engines with systems based on pulleys and ropes.
The village was located near the youngest and most big volcano in a region that still shows signs of life, and the remains of a mining village still remain there.
The area is also vulnerable to unpredictable storms and violent winds, making already harsh conditions even harsher. At this altitude, the human body is forced to adapt to the lack of oxygen, which can take several days. This usually means difficulty breathing, swelling of the limbs, and poor sleep. But all these signs may disappear as soon as a person gets used to the height.
5. Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world. It is home to approximately 270 people who farm and live in an area of approximately 100 square kilometers. Their settlement is called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas.
The island is British overseas territory. The settlers took the opportunity to establish some special rules. All lands are communal, and families cooperate, sharing not only work, but also profits. The island has one road, electricity is generated by generators, and food at the only grocery store must be ordered months in advance. There is no airport, and the only way to get to the island is by boat. The trip takes seven days - from Cape Town in South Africa.
The island was discovered in 1506 by a Portuguese sailor and named after him. This is 1,750 km from South Africa and 2,088 km from South America - only recently the settlement received an index, because before that mail was mistakenly sent not to the islanders, but to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. There are approximately 20 rainy days on the island every month. It is located near active volcano, which last erupted in 1961. But the townspeople love this way of life, and almost everyone who was evacuated after the eruption returned home as soon as they received permission to do so.
4. Villages of Krasnoyarsk
The city of Krasnoyarsk itself is one of the largest and most populated cities in Siberia, but there are a number of small villages in remote areas of the region with only a couple of houses and a few inhabitants. The region, known for its harsh winters and scorching summers, also has another rather strange problem in remote villages - mostly inhabited by men alone.
Small remote villages are so remote that until 2013 no one knew there was anyone there at all. In the entire region there are almost 200,000 more women than the stronger sex, but not in the most deserted villages.
In Lokatuy, Kasovo and Novy Lokatuy there is only one resident each, a little more in Ilyinka - three men. There are a few more villages with four or five inhabitants, but those who live in these most remote areas of Siberia live a very long time. There are more than 70 people in the entire region who are over 100 years old.
3. Layamanu, Australia
Australia is, for the most part, a vast expanse that is largely uninhabited, unexplored and undeveloped. Scattered throughout these spaces a large number of villages where aboriginal natives live. Relatively recently, an amazing village was created here - Layamanu.
About 700 people live here. Laiamanu is 550 kilometers from the nearest town. There are no normal roads, so those who want to get to the village are forced to make quite a dangerous journey through wild, uninhabited terrain. Once a week, a truck delivers food to the village's only store, and electricity comes from several solar panels and one generator. The village itself has quite tragic story. It was created in 1948 by the Australian government in an attempt to resettle overcrowded areas. The first settlers were not volunteers, they were resettled by force, however, those who wanted to return to civilization were able to do so.
It was not until 1970 that the village began to resemble anything resembling a normal community. And in 2013, the village attracted the attention of linguists because of the language formed there.
Cases of language extinction are not so rare, but the formation of a new one is of interest. The children of Layamanu began to speak a completely new language, with different dialects and rules. It began when adults communicated with their children in a mixture of their native language - Walbiri - with English, along with several others. Linguists were fascinated by the development of this new language because it was neither Creole nor a mixture of words and rules from other dialects. The new language is spoken by those under 35 years old; linguists associate its emergence with the remoteness of the settlement.
2. Baktia, Siberia
This Siberian village is home to approximately 300 people, giving new meaning to the word remote. There is no running water, no telephone, no immediate access to hospitals or other medical care. The entire territory is covered with ice and snow, which retreats only for a few months of the year - the rest of the time the temperature is below zero. You can only get there by boat or helicopter, and only if the weather permits.
Families who live in sub-zero temperatures in Siberia became the subjects of the documentary film “Happy People: A Year in the Taiga.” The footage, filmed by a director who lived in this village for a year, shows a way of life that has not changed in several hundred years. These people have a close connection to the land, they rely on their dogs for hunting and for survival, making a living from hunting, fishing, and farming. Today their lives have become easier thanks to chainsaws and snowmobiles, but otherwise their way of life and their values are closer to our ancestors than ours.
It's a way of life that looks completely alien to modern man, when longer and colder nights indicate that survival is now the main problem for these people.
It all seems wild Western world, for whom the most pressing problems are connecting digital television and choosing dishes for dinner. In Baktia, residents make large reserves during the summer so that they will last for the endless days of winter darkness.
1. Palmerston, Cook Islands
It is called “The Island at the End of the Earth”.
Palmerston in the Cook Islands is visited twice a year by a supply ship. About 60 people live here, all of them descendants of the first settler, William Masters, who settled on the island in 1863. He left his first wife and two children in England, began relationships with three Polynesian women and made Palmerston his home. By the time he died in 1899, he had 17 children and 54 grandchildren. Now the number of his descendants numbers in the thousands, but only a few remained to live on this paradise island.
There are two telephones on the island and even Internet access - although only for 4 hours a day. There is also electricity, but also only for a couple of hours a day. Its location was accurately mapped in 1969, and even today traveling there by boat can take days over rough seas.
Palmerston is one of a group of islands connected by a coral reef, which has brought a lot of trouble to sailors. Officially, this is the territory of New Zealand, but in fact it is run by one family, which annually receives a fairly large number of brave tourists who decide to undertake this journey. Islanders need money only when contacting the “outside world.” They do not use them among themselves. They get it by exporting coconut oil, a product of coconut palms that Masters planted.
The main street of the settlement is, at its core, a simple strip of sand.
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In the world. Therefore, it is difficult to say what is located furthest from Russia. The length of the country from west to east is more than 7000 km, which is 1/6 of the length of the equator, i.e. If from Vladivostok to Japan in a straight line it is only 600 km, then from Moscow it is all 7000 km. Also about Europe, for central Russia it is nearby, but for Siberia and Far East very far. So how to determine the most distant point from Russia? We will look at nine Russian cities located in different parts of the country and determine the most remote points in the world to them. It is logical to assume that the farthest place from any city will be on the far side of the Earth, at a distance of approximately 20 thousand km. (since the circumference of the earth is about 40 thousand km), but in reality it turns out that this point is located in the ocean, and the nearest land is very far away. But let's start the review in order.
Moscow.
The farthest point from Moscow is located in the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 2 thousand km from Antarctica. But the most remote part of the land is located 17,900 km from Moscow and it is located in the same Antarctica, on Siple Island on the border of the Amundsen and Ross seas.
If we consider inhabited territories (or at least suitable for this), then the most distant point of land from Moscow is South East Island, located 17,325 km. South East Island (Russian: South East Island) is desert island part of the Chatham Archipelago and territorially belongs to New Zealand. The people furthest from Moscow live on neighboring Pitt Island - 17,315 km from our capital, but there is a small village with a population of only 50 people.
The furthest city from Moscow is Dunedin. South Island New Zealand, located 16,600 km. The most remote capital of the state is Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, located 16,550 km from Moscow.
Saint Petersburg
Like Moscow, the furthest point from St. Petersburg is located in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1000 km from Antarctica. But the most remote part of the land is located 18,320 km from St. Petersburg and it is located in the same Antarctica, on small island Cruzen Island on the border of the Amundsen and Ross seas.
The coast of Antarctica on the border of the Amundsen and Ross seas. One of the most remote places in all of Russia. The most remote city is Dunedin in New Zealand, the most remote capital of the state is Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, located 16,820 km from St. Petersburg.
Sochi
The farthest point from Sochi is located in the waters of the South Pacific Ocean, approximately between New Zealand and southern Chile. The most remote landmass is located 18,245 km from Sochi on the small island of Marotiri - an uninhabited volcanic island of the Tubuai archipelago, French Polynesia.
Farthest from Sochi locality- Adamstown is the only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands, and the smallest capital in the world - a population of only 45 people. If we consider large cities, then the most remote city will be Papeete (French: Papeete) - the capital French Polynesia, located on the island of Tahiti - 16,990 km to Sochi.
Kaliningrad
The farthest point from Kaliningrad is located in the Pacific Ocean, in its southern part, 2000 km from New Zealand. As for Moscow, South East Island, located 18,350 km, is the most distant land from Kaliningrad. 
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. The city of Wellington is the most distant capital from Kaliningrad, located at a distance of 17,600 km.
Ekaterinburg
The most distant point from Yekaterinburg is located in the south Pacific Ocean, 2000 km from South America. The most remote landmass is located in Antarctica, on a small uninhabited rock island, not far from Siple Island.
The most remote inhabited territories are located in the very south of Chile, Big City Punta Arenas (Chile) is located 16,960 km from Yekaterinburg. The most remote capital of the state is the city of Santiago, the capital of Chile, located 15,530 km from Yekaterinburg.
Novosibirsk
The most distant point from Novosibirsk is located in the south Pacific Ocean, 1500 km from South America. The most remote part of the land is located on the island of Diego de Almagro, which is part of the Chilean archipelago (belongs to Chile), from this island to Novosibirsk 18,520 km. The most distant city from Novosibirsk is Punta Arenas (Chile), located 18,300 km. Santiago is the most distant capital from Novosibirsk, located 16,860 km.
Ulan-Ude
The city of Ulan-Ude is the only large city in Russia that has land on the opposite side of the Earth. In general, only in Buryatia can the opposite part of the Earth fall into a dry area; all other parts of Russia fall either into the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean. (Well, to be fair, it must be said that in Yakutia some places on the opposite side of the earth end up in Antarctica).
For Ulan-Ude, the most remote piece of land is located in the south of Chile, near the city of Puerto Natales. Thus, if you drill Earth right through to Ulan-Ude, then on the other side we will exit into Chile. The most remote capital is Santiago, which is 17,970 km from Ulan-Ude.
Vladivostok
The most distant point from Vladivostok is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 1000 km from the coast of South America. The most remote part of the land is located in Argentina, in the city of Mar del Plata, from here to Vladivostok 19040 km.
The most remote capital is Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, located at a distance of 18,720 km from Vladivostok.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The most distant point from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsk is located in the south of the Atlantic Ocean, approximately equidistant from South America, Africa and Antarctica. The most remote part of the land is located in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (belonging to Great Britain) - 19040 km to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsk. There is practically no permanent population on these islands, about 40 people.
The most remote large city of Punta Arenas (Chile) is located 16,750 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsk. The most distant capital is the city of Santiago, 16,470 km.
On the map, all of the above will look like this:
The dots mark Russian cities located on the opposite side of the Earth.To summarize, we can conclude that the most remote places from Russia are New Zealand, southern South America and islands in the South Pacific. Getting to these places will require a lot of time, effort and money. For example, a flight from Moscow to Wellington will take you at least 30 hours and two transfers! But having traveled all this way, you will find yourself upside down on the opposite side of the Earth. And believe me, it's worth it!
Beautiful and deserted landscapes, wonderful places that seem idyllic, and sometimes even otherworldly, belonging to other worlds. Tired of people and tired of communication? Then you should watch our issue, in which we have collected a wide variety of landscape photos taken in the mountains, plains and deserts. One way or another, they have one thing in common - they are all not only incredibly picturesque, but also deserted.
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1. Steppes of Mongolia
Mongolia is home to no more than three million people, so today it is the country with the lowest population density (1.8 people/sq. km). In its vast steppes you can find herds of animals much more often than human settlements.
2. Sheksan Peak, Washington State
Translated from the language of the Lummi Indians, “Sheksan” means “ high mountain" Sheksan is a whole mountain range, topped by the famous triangular pyramid. Having the status of “the most high peak", Sheksan is the most photographed point in the Cascade Mountains.
3. Fjords of Baffin Island
If you ever get the chance to visit this largest Canadian island, you will find an incredible amount of glaciers and a minimum of people. Winters here are very harsh, and even in summer there are often frosts. Therefore, the population of the island is small - only 11 thousand people.
4. Crescent Lake, Gobi Desert
Probably one of the most visited destinations on this list is China's Crescent Oasis in the Gobi Desert. This crescent-shaped lake is very popular among travelers. Due to natural reasons, the area of the desert lake is constantly shrinking, and there is even a risk of its complete disappearance.
5. Meteora Monastery, Greece
This extraordinary complex is one of the centers of Orthodox Christianity and one of the most unusual monasteries in the world. Built on sandstone cliffs on a plain in Thessaly, the monastery has a name that means “floating in the sky.”
6. Hallstatt, Austria
Fewer than a thousand people live in this small Alpine town, but it is incredibly beautiful views. Located in a remote mountainous area, Hallstatt is deservedly included in the List World Heritage UNESCO. It is interesting to note that in 2012, the Chinese company China Minmetals Corporation built an exact copy of it in Guangdong province.
7. Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, France
One of France's most recognizable landmarks, the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel lies about a kilometer from Abbey on the northwest coast. This fortified island is one of the most famous and most visited attractions in France. It is connected to the mainland by an artificial dam.
8. Benbulbin, Ireland
Located in the Dartrou Mountains of Ireland, Benbulbin is a famous mesas (i.e. flat-topped mountain). It is 527m high and is the symbol of County Sligo. Many Irish legends are associated with this mountain.
9. Oassiarsuk, Greenland
Only 89 people live in this secluded place in South Greenland. To admire the locals picturesque views, you need to cross the fjord by boat.
10. Peak District, England
These mountain ranges are located in national park The Peak District is one of the most popular natural attractions in Northern England. More than 22 million people visit this national park every year. But, despite such a dense flow of visitors, you can always find a secluded place here and admire the untouched nature.
11. Deer stones, Mongolia
Ancient megaliths, similar to dolmens or Stonehenge megaliths, are concentrated in remote areas of China and Mongolia. These ancient stones bear the image of a deer (hence their name). Similar stones can be found not only in the remote steppes of Mongolia, but also in China, Altai and Transbaikalia.
12. Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
This alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan is located at an altitude of more than 1600 meters above sea level. The most big lake Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul ranks 7th in the list of the deepest lakes in the world, and its water is second only to Baikal in transparency.
13. Engelberg, Switzerland
This famous Swiss resort is surrounded on all sides by inaccessible mountain peaks, which you can admire while sitting comfortably in the cabins of modern lifts.
14. Lake Baikal, Russia
The largest freshwater lake by volume contains about 20% of the reserves fresh water on the ground. Baikal takes first place among the lakes of the world in several categories at once: this is the most deep lake of our planet, this is the most large cluster fresh water, this lake has the clearest water in the world.
Covered by an army of huge stone heads, Easter Island is a very secluded place, because the only way to get here is a long flight from Chile.
16. Rye Harbor, Antarctica
One of two ports that is used for cruise ships making excursions to the icy continent.
17. Ayers Rock, Australia
Also known as Uluru, it is the largest monolith (or indeed big Stone) in the world.
18. Gasadalur Village, Faroe Islands
This is one of the most isolated villages on one of the most isolated islands in the world.
This one is amazing beautiful beach became a very popular diving spot after the release of the film “The Beach”.
20. National Park Tsavo in Eastern Kenya
This is one of the oldest and largest parks not only in Kenya, but also in the world. Safaris are held on its territory, which occupies almost 4% of the country's territory.
21. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The largest salt marsh in the world, which is the bottom of a dry salt lake. Its area is 10,582 square meters. km, and the thickness of the salt crust in some places reaches eight meters.
22. Ladakh, India
One of the most sparsely populated areas of Kashmir in India. The population density here is only three people per square meter. km, which is very atypical for India, where the country's average population density is 364 people/sq. km.
23. Socotra
Socotra Island is located in the northwest Indian Ocean and belongs to the Republic of Yemen. The nature of this island is completely unique, and most of the local plants are not found anywhere else in the world.
24. Maldives
The Maldives is very attractive to tourists due to its natural beauty. Calling this country a “deserted place” can only be a very big stretch: the population density here is 1102 people/sq. km, and this is 11th place in the world. But tourists, if they wish (and are able to pay the bill), can count here on complete privacy in some indescribably beautiful corner.
25. Phobikha Valley, Bhutan
This wide valley, located in the Himalayas, is known for its scenic splendor and cultural uniqueness.
