The island where no helicopter or plane has ever landed

The smallest and most remote residential place in the world is called Pitcairn Island and is located in South Pacific, about halfway between Peru and New Zealand. It is the last overseas territory of Britain in the Pacific and a place of incredible natural beauty, still untouched by tourism.

The surface of the 5 square kilometers of the island is almost completely sloping and has a varied landscape – from deserted rocks overlooking the ocean waters, to the green slopes filled with tropical plants, untouched subtropical island environments, pristine land, pristine waters, birds and marine life.

For lovers of adventure and the unusual it is one of the most fascinating places on Earth, as there is no other place in the world with such a small population and such an incredible history. Its inhabitants are estimated at 50 – all descendants of the crew of the British sailing ship Royal Navy Bounty (HMS Bounty) which became known for the famous Bounty Rebellion, who settled in this secluded paradise – while there is no hotel on its territory , with the visitors being hosted by the inhabitants of the island.

In the island there is only one asphalt road, while its inhabitants travel either on foot or by four-seater bicycles. The nearest “civilization”, Tahiti, is at least three or four days away, and traveling by boat – no helicopter or plane has ever landed on the island – is very expensive.

In the darkest parts of the island’s history the fact that he has associated his name with rape, incest and crime, with the most popular of all being the 2004 story involving seven men living on the island and facing 55 counts of sexual offenses against children and young people. .

The accused represented one third of the island’s male population, including Mayor Steve Christian. All but one defendant were found guilty of at least some of the charges.

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