세계에서 여행하기 가장 어려운 곳 10

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Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island, or Rapanui, belongs to Chile and is considered the most remote island on the planet from the continent (3,500 km

from the coast of Chile). 

On April 5, 1722, the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeven noticed the island of Rapanui on the horizon and named it in honor of

the great Easter holiday.

At the time of the discovery of the island by the Dutch admiral, the island’s population was 2-3 thousand people. 

After this event, the island was forgotten for 50 years. And in 1770 the island was annexed by Spain.

The ancient culture of Easter Island is shrouded in mystery and charm. 

The most famous symbol of Easter Island is the large stone idol statues. 

The statues of Moai reach a height of 20 meters. They are made in the form of a head with a torso.

City of La Rinconada, Peru

The city of La Rinconada is located in the Andes Mountains in the permafrost zone at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level. 

Getting to the city is very difficult. The air temperature here is always below zero. 

There are no plants suitable for human consumption. And because of the thin air, people quickly lose their strength.

La Rinconada was formed in the late 20th century in the form of a small settlement of gold miners. 

From the side of the plain there is a magnificent landscape of mountain peaks, but when you get closer, the smell of rotting

industrial waste strikes your nose.

The population of the city is 30 thousand people, almost all of them are engaged in gold mining in mining caves. 

La Rinconada has a dubious reputation as a city for poor and desperate people. 

Gold mining is conducted in terrible conditions, people are not paid a salary, they work for a percentage of the gold found,

but not all and not always find it.

Life expectancy in the city is about 50 years. 

There are reasons for this: a lot of accidents happen, people live and work in bad conditions, ore releases mercury vapor.

McMurdo, Antarctica

Antarctica is located at the very bottom of the world, and is one of the most remote places on the planet. T

his is the only continent without indigenous people. 

Here, on the southern tip of Ross Island, is the largest American research station, the largest human settlement, port and

named capital of Antarctica, McMurdo. 

Founded: February 16, 1956. The distance between McMurdo and New Zealand is 3864 km.

1258 people live and work here in more than 100 buildings. 

Previously, the way to McMurdo took several months, but now the landing sites allow you to get to the place much faster.

Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Australia is known for its low population density and unspoilt natural beauty. 

Cape York Peninsula is located on the northern tip of the mainland, because of the inaccessibility of the area there are huge

areas of virgin nature.

The population of the peninsula is about 18 thousand people, most of whom are indigenous people. 

Kuip York is considered the largest site in the world, which almost did not affect civilization.

Illokkortormiut, Greenland

The area of ​​Greenland - the largest island in the world - 2,130,800 square kilometers, and the population - 57 thousand people,

which makes Greenland also the most deserted island in the world.

Illokkortormiut was founded in 1925 by Einar Mikkelsen and another 70 settlers from the ship Gustav Holm.

Kerguelen Archipelago, Indian Ocean

Kerguelen Archipelago belongs to France. The islands are located in the Indian Ocean. 

The distance from the archipelago to Antarctica is 2000 km, to Australia 4800 km.

The islands of Kerguelen are known as “islands of desolation”; there are no permanent residents here. I

n winter, there are about 100 people working in the fishing industry.

The archipelago was discovered by a French expedition in 1772. 

They called a group of islands in honor of the leader of the expedition, whose name was Yves Joseph de Kerguelen.

Pitcairn Islands, Pacific

Pitcairn Islands - the only possessions of Great Britain in the Pacific. 

The islands are located in the South Pacific, bordering Polynesia.

one island of 5 inhabited. Pitcairn is the most sparsely populated area of ​​the planet. 

The population of Pitcairn is 49 people, many of whom are descendants of the famous ship “Bounty”.

In 1787, the three-mast Bounty merchant ship set sail for Tahiti in order to purchase breadfruit seeds for Jamaica plantations. 

In 1789 there was a riot on Tahiti on the ship. Fletcher Christian seized power and expelled the captain of the ship, William Bly. 

Fearing a punitive expedition, he went to uninhabited islands with other apostates and several local residents. 

They landed on Pitcairn Island, burned the ship and founded a colony.

Alert, Canada

The unique village of Alert is located in Canada - it is the northernmost settlement in the world. 

On the territory of the village there are several meteorological and research stations. The population is about 10 people.

In addition to the indigenous people, 5 meteorologists and about 70 military people live here. Founded - 1950.

To the nearest settlement from the village of Alert - 3578 km.

Tristan da Cunha, Atlantic Ocean

The most remote inhabited island in the world - Tristan da Cunha - is located in the Atlantic Ocean at a distance of 3200 km

from the coast of South America and 2700 km from the coast of South Africa. 

Tristan Island is the largest and only inhabited island of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago.

It is believed that the archipelago opened in 1506 by the Portuguese Tristan da Cunha, but he did not land on the shores of

the islands. For the first time, French sailors set foot on the island’s land in 1767.

Since 1815, the island was annexed by the United Kingdom. 

The Tristan da Cunha archipelago was a strategic point when traveling from Europe to the Indian Ocean, until the Suez Canal

 was opened.

Socotra Island, Yemen

Socotra Island is one of the most beautiful and amazing places on the planet! Most of the local flora and fauna (all terrestrial

mollusks living here, 90% of reptiles and a third of plants) are endemics, and are not found in any other place on Earth.

The greatest biological diversity and white beaches - here is a brief description of this wonderful place.

For a long time Socotra was inaccessible to naturalists, and now researchers come here from all over the world. 

Ecotourism is one of the popular directions of development for Socotra. 

The island is famous for its unique exotic landscapes.