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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

  • Kure Atoll
    Kure Atoll: The Remote Northwestern Frontier of Hawaii Kure Atoll, also known by its Hawaiian name Hōlanikū, is one of the most remote and ecologically important coral atolls in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Displaying a unique blend of isolation, natural beauty, and cultural significance, Kure Atoll represents a fascinating chapter in the story of the… Read more: Kure Atoll
  • Deception Island
    Deception Island: A Volcano Shrouded in Mystery Introduction Deception Island, part of the South Shetland Islands archipelago, is one of the most intriguing and enigmatic locations in Antarctica. Its unique geographical features, volcanic history, and remote location have made it a subject of interest to scientists, explorers, and storytellers alike. Surrounded by icy waters and… Read more: Deception Island
  • Ostrov Amsterdam
    Amsterdam Island: A Remote Haven in the Southern Indian Ocean Amsterdam Island, also known as Île Amsterdam in French, is one of the world’s most remote and intriguing islands. Located deep in the Southern Indian Ocean, this isolated landmass is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, TAAF). Despite… Read more: Ostrov Amsterdam
  • Norfolk Island
    Norfolk Island: A Remote Jewel of the South Pacific Norfolk Island, a remote and lush island located in the South Pacific Ocean, lies roughly halfway between Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. Despite its small size — approximately 35 square kilometers — Norfolk Island is rich in history, natural beauty, and cultural intrigue. Today, this… Read more: Norfolk Island
  • Ascension Island
    Ascension Island: A Remote Sentinel in the South Atlantic Introduction Ascension Island, an isolated volcanic landform in the heart of the South Atlantic Ocean, remains a place of intrigue and ecological importance. This remote British Overseas Territory is best known for its strategic location, unique natural history, and almost otherworldly landscape. Though small in size… Read more: Ascension Island

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