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Interesting facts about the Pitcairn Islands

Interesting facts about the Pitcairn Islands Is a great opportunity to learn more about UK holdings. The islands are located in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. They consist of 5 islands, of which only one is inhabited.

So, here are the most interesting facts about the Pitcairn Islands.

  1. The Pitcairn Islands are British overseas territory.
  2. Pitcairn is considered the most sparsely populated region in the world. The island is home to about 50 people.
  3. The first settlers of Pitcairn Island were rebellious sailors from the Bounty. The history of the sailors' rebellion is described in many books.
  4. An interesting fact, in 1988 Pitcairn was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  5. Pitcairn has no permanent transport links with any states.
  6. The total area of ​​all 5 islands is 47 km².
  7. As of today, there is no mobile connection on the Pitcairn Islands.
  8. The local currency (see interesting facts about currencies) is the New Zealand dollar.
  9. Taxes in the Pitcairn area were first introduced only in 1904.
  10. The islands have no airports or ports.
  11. The Pitcairn Islands motto is "God Save the King."
  12. The maximum number of inhabitants on the islands was recorded in 1937 - 233 people.
  13. Did you know that the Pitcairn Islands have their own domain name - ".pn."?
  14. Every islander aged 16-65 is required to take part in community service.
  15. An interesting fact is that there are no cafes or restaurants on the Pitcairn Islands.
  16. Collectible coins are minted here, which are of great value in the eyes of numismatists.
  17. Pitcairn Island has a low-speed Internet connection, allowing locals to follow world events and communicate on social media.
  18. Approximately 10 cruise ships stop off the Pitcairn coast every year. It is worth noting that the ships are at anchor for only a few hours.
  19. Education on the islands is free and compulsory for every resident.
  20. Electricity at Pictern is produced by gas and diesel power plants.

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