Top 10 Most Isolated Communities At The End Of The Earth
265Top 10 Most Isolated Communities At The End Of The Earth
Away from the noise inherent in urban areas, people want serenity, and they are willing to achieve this whatever way they can. One such technique is taking a vacation to a quiet, distraction-free, and isolated community.
Many of these communities started with few inhabitants. However, the population of these communities continued to grow because many people found solace there.
Today, we delve into the realm of the most isolated communities around the world. This promises to be an exciting exposition as it may be your next destination site. Stay glued as we begin.
Number 10 - Palmerston Island
The tiny island of Palmerston is about 3,200 kilometers northeast of New Zealand. It is among the isolated communities in the world, with only about 62 inhabitants.
Captain James Cook discovered it in 1774. It was named Palmerston in honor of the Henry temple, the Lord of Admiralty.
William Marsters was the first permanent inhabitant of the island, and he began living there in 1863. His Polynesian wife and her cousins were the earliest families on this island. The three women became his wives soon after he decided to settle here. All thanks to William Marsters, we get to know about this island.
This island is free from all forms of commercial activities. Trade by barter is standard on this island because there are no grocery stores or superstores here. Inhabitants of the island drink rainwater as there is no organized water system on the island. Public toilets are available for the inhabitants and electricity is available for only six hours every day. Visitors to this island can stay in the homes of inhabitants since there are no hotels or guesthouses on the island.
Are you still thinking of a place where you would be welcomed with open arms? Take a trip to Palmerston island, and thank me afterward.
Number 9 - Supai Village, Arizona
Supai village is not a popular place, but trust me, it made this list for a reason. It is located in a side branch of the Grand Canyon popularly called Havasu Canyon. This isolated community consists of members of the Havasupai tribe. This village is as old as 800 years. The villagers here are mainly hunters, and during the summer season, they irrigate their farms.
The Havasupai people are popularly called the people of blue-green waters. Supai village was greatly affected by the land grabbing policy of the United States in the 1800s. As a result, this village moved from having 1.6 million acres of land to 518 acres. The village now has a small landmass, but the inhabitants are having the best time of their lives. There are about 208 residents in this village, and these residents still receive their mails by mule. You heard me, right!
Every year, tourists troupe into this small village to have a feel of its serenity, but getting into the village is not an easy task because the road that leads to the village is not tarred.
Tourists can only reach the village from the Grand Canyon either by foot, helicopter, or a mule. Tourists who plan to visit Supai village need to be fit, hydrated and prepared for the tortuous journey. Supai village may be small in size, but the trip to this village is an adventurous one that I think you should try.
Would you be in the United States any time soon? Don't leave the United States without visiting Supai village.
Number 8 - Tristan Da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha is the world's most remote populated island. This island pitches its tent in the middle of the Atlantic. But why would someone choose to live in the middle of the Atlantic? While you are thinking about it, listen to a more intriguing piece of information. It lies 2,816 kilometers from South Africa and 3,360 kilometers from South America.
Saint Helena is the closest place to this island, and even at that, the distance is about 2,430 meters apart.
Tristan da Cunha discovered this island in 1506. Because he was unable to access the island for fear that the water was unsafe, he named the island after himself and left. Two hundred sixty-one years later, the island was officially mapped by a French warship L'Heure du Berger.
Inhabitation began on this island in 1810 when Jonathan Lambert arrived on the island. His reign on the island did not last long as he was killed in a boat accident after two years. In 1816, the United Kingdom annexed this island, and today, the island boasts of a population of 267 people.
Unlike many islands, this island is equipped with amenities like a hospital, grocery store, dental clinic, etc. Despite technological advancements, the remoteness of the island makes it difficult for amenities like electricity to get to it. The inhabitants make use of diesel generators to generate electricity.
Tristan da Cunha is a great place to live or take a vacation. However, this island is prone to occasional volcanic eruptions.
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