Pitcairn islands

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Pitcairn Islands are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean: Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands. Only Pitcairn Island is inhabited. There are approximately 50 permanent inhabitants, originating from four main families

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Map of Pitcairn Islands (Island in United Kingdom) with Cities, Locations, Streets, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains and Landmarks

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Point Nemo, located in the South Pacific Ocean, is about 1,450 nautical miles (2,688 kilometers) from the nearest land, making it the most remote place on Earth. The closest landmasses to Point Nemo include Ducie Island (Pitcairn Islands), Motu Nui (Easter Island group), and Maher Island (off Antarctica), none of which are inhabited. This region is often referred to as an "oceanic desert" because its isolation from nutrient-rich coastal waters results in very little marine life…

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The enormous coral overhang that has turned into a cliff face on Henderson.

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