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Welcome to our website dedicated to the exploration and discovery of remote islands around the world. Here, you will find information on some of the most isolated and uninhabited islands on Earth, including their geography, history, and wildlife.

Islands

  • Fangatau Island
    Fangatau Island: A Remote Paradise in the Tuamotu Archipelago Fangatau Island is a small, secluded atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. With its unique geography, rich cultural history, and serene natural beauty, Fangatau remains one of the lesser-known yet captivating destinations in the vast Pacific Ocean. This article offers a comprehensive overview of… Read more: Fangatau Island
  • Juan de Nova Island
    Juan de Nova Island: A Remote Jewel of the Indian Ocean Juan de Nova Island is a small and secluded tropical island located in the Mozambique Channel, nestled between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. Although little known to the general public, this remote island has a rich history, unique ecology, and a number of… Read more: Juan de Nova Island
  • St. Helena Island
    Introduction to St. Helena Island St. Helena Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, nestled in the vast South Atlantic Ocean. Located over 2,000 kilometers from the nearest major landmass, the island is a British Overseas Territory and part of the wider territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da… Read more: St. Helena Island
  • Hall Island
    Hall Island: A Remote Arctic Gem Hall Island is a desolate and windswept island located in the Arctic Ocean, part of the Franz Josef Land archipelago in northern Russia. Though small and uninhabited, the island holds both geographical and historical significance. Its remote location and harsh climate make it one of the most isolated and… Read more: Hall Island
  • Diego Garcia
    Diego Garcia: A Remote Island with a Complex Past Geographical Location and Overview Diego Garcia is a remote atoll located in the central Indian Ocean, forming part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). It sits around 1,800 kilometers south of India and approximately 3,600 kilometers east of the coast of Africa. Shaped like a… Read more: Diego Garcia

Places

  • King Edward Point
    About King Edward Point is a research station and administrative center located on the island of South Georgia, part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The station was established in 1909 as a base for the British Antarctic Survey, and it has played a key role in supporting… Read more: King Edward Point
  • Grytviken
    History Grytviken is a settlement located on the island of South Georgia, part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The settlement was founded in 1904 as a whaling station by the Norwegian sea captain Carl Anton Larsen. It quickly became one of the most productive whaling stations in… Read more: Grytviken

Territories

  • British Overseas Territory
    About A British Overseas Territory (BOT) is a sovereign territory that is under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom, but is not part of the UK itself. The concept of British Overseas Territories has evolved over time and it is used to describe the territories that are not part of the United Kingdom,… Read more: British Overseas Territory

Human activities