The Most Remote Place on Earth


There are places more remote, but Tristan Da Cunha is inhabited, even though the 270 residents only see a mail ship once a year!
When Napoleon was sent to St. Helena by the British, they annexed the closest chain of islands to prevent the French from attempting to rescue him. After all, who wouldn't travel a mere 2430 km over rough and hostile seas in order to rescue the Emperor himself? Yes, that's right, the islands of Tristan Da Cunha closest neighboring land mass, the island of St. Helena, is 2430 km away.

Tristan Da Cunha has a radio station, a convenience store, beautiful wildlife, and an active volcano! Link

Wow, I was just reading about Tristan yesterday. O.o
Am I destined to go there?

It's so intriguing that to travel to more remote lands than the 12km that the island permits, they have to take a ship more than 2400 km.
And since they can't build an airport, the fastest route there is by ship from South Africa.

Actually any of the islands in the middle of the Atlantic would do. Or an atoll in the Pacific.
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I know I would be happy there. I would fish and farm all year. but I would need lots of books. And paints. And an occasional "roll" in the barn!
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