Top Ten Most Remote Locations on Earth!!
- emanibooker
- Jan 19, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Jan 23, 2024
Summary: Are you in need of a vacation to get away from it all? This article contains the top ten most remote and desolated places on Earth including hidden villages within the Himalayan Mountain Ranges to a land of frozen tundra stretching as far as the eye can see. There are many hidden wonders of the world located in the most remote locations far from any populous civilizations. Many mysteries are to be revealed about our world's oceans. There are a few islands situated out in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean stretching over 2000 miles away in all directions from any distinctive landmasses which is very impressive. Imagine being on an island with no land or civilization starting from Atlanta and reaching possible land in Los Angeles. Within these specific hidden gems contain many different ecosystems, adaptative species of various plants and animals, and also hidden communities thriving together is =n some of the most extreme weather conditions. With these facts at the forefront, here's a list of the top ten most remote places on Earth.
10. The Island of Tristan De Cunha British Overseas Territory:
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, Tristan De Cunha is an one of the world's most remote inhabited archipelagos in the world. Owned by the United Kingdom, this remote island is far from any other cities and towns as it sits approximately 2,787 km (1732 mi) from Cape Town, South Africa, 2437 km (1514 mi) from Saint Helena, 3949 km (2454 mi) from Mar Del Plata in Argentina, South America, and 4002 km (2487 mi) from the Falkland Islands. The island has a diameter of roughly 11 km (6.8 mi) and has approximately 238 inhabitants as of 2023. It takes 6 days by boat just to reach this island.
9. Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada:
1300 miles away from any neighboring cities or towns Iqaluit, Canada, is a very remote city with only air plane access with no roads or railways for transport of goods. The only means of importing and exporting goods are mainly by boat as their main products of trade are fish from the Frobisher Bay. Iqaluit being the only city in Nunavut, Canada hosts a population of 7,429 people as of 2021 and a total area of 19.92 square miles. Iqaluit has a tundra climate with cold climate temperatures being below freezing for more than 8 months out of the year. Though very remote, Iqaluit has many breathtaking views of the endless tundra stretching for miles and miles.
8. Pitcairn Island, British Overseas Territory:
Located approximately 3,300 miles from any other city or town the only way of reaching this island is by boat and would take you up to 32 hours. Not a single plane has landed on this remote island and is located far out in the South Pacific Ocean. The island has just 35 inhabitants over a stretch of land 1.7 sq mi in total area. There are no rivers or lakes and the only drinking water is captured by rain cisterns. The upside to this is that the land has very rich volcanic soil and the tropical weather is best suited for cultivating and growing native crops.
7. Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India:
Situated at 2758 m (9000 ft) above sea level, Kalpa provides breathtaking views of the Kinnaur-Kailash peaks of the Himalayan Mountain Range. Surrounded by snow-covered jaw dropping mountaintops at every angle, these peaks rise up to 20,000 ft. The small town is known for producing apples, the major cash-crop for the region. Kalpa' s population stands at about 20, 000 people and is sadly cold all year round with short summers lasting maybe two months. Snow can get as high as 5 to 7 ft in heavy winter and temperatures can drop to -20 C. Warm clothing may be necessary even in the summer.
6. Oymyakon, Russia:
Oymyakon is one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth with temperatures dropping to -58 degrees Fahrenheit and its inhabitants living in darkness for 21 hours a day! One of the reasons why it gets so cold there is because no warm air from the oceans can get to the region due to its location. The city aso sits right in the middle of two valleys making it even colder to due the heavy amount of wind passing through. With extreme subarctic climate, Oymyakon is considered a North pole with no neighboring cities for 390 miles away. The lowest temperature ever recorded here was -96 degrees Fahrenheit. Not sure this would be the place I would visit.
5. Chang Tang, Tibet:
The 990 mile stretch of land called the Tibetan Plateau is also known as the roof of the world, where Chang Tang sits at approximately 9,000 ft above sea level. Chang Tang is a high altitude geographical terrain where the climate is too inhospitable and hostile for any agricultural and farming practices to take place making this long stretch of land very remote. Arctic winters and hail storms are also a part of the seasonal changes here and make life very treacherous in these regions. The local natives have built specialized shelters and protective clothing in order to withstand the ever-changing conditions.
4. Choquequirao, Peru:
A very difficult place to reach, consisting of a 2 to 3 day hike from a neighboring landmark city is the only accessible way to reach this remote location. Similar to Machu Picchu, one of the 7 historical wonders of the world, the city of Choquequirao rests in the Vilcabamba Mountain range at approximately 3,000 m above sea level and spreading over 700 m with multiple terraces and plazas to explore. The site served as an administrative hub and military gathering for the Inca empire to negotiate political, social, and economic issues and also as a major checkpoint linking the Amazon jungle and the city of Cusco.
3. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Located about 800 miles from the North Pole, Longyearbyen of Svalbard in Norway is one of the world's most remote inhabited places. There's only about 1,500 people living in the town and is one of the world's most northernmost towns. Due to its extreme location far north of the Arctic Circle, this region is in polar night from late-October to mid-February and polar day from mid-April to late-August. While some cases studies force people to believe that in this town it is illegal to die, this is far from the truth as there are no options for burial of the bodies. From permission of the government, only the ashes of the deceased can be buried. The permafrost, soil which remains below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for over 2 years, has the ability of preserving the bodies of the deceased which is why in 1950 they began to disallow burials.
2. Torshavn, Faroe Islands:
Torshavn is the smallest capital city in the world. With a population of 14,065 people, it sits in-between Iceland and Norway of the North Atlantic Sea just 4 degrees shy of the Arctic Circle. The islands are situated far away from any neighboring countries, about 1,000 km in all directions, and there are more sheep than people located on this archipelago. There are approximately 70,000 sheep inhabiting the islands. The famous James Bond movie footage took place here and as of 2019, no more tourists are allowed on the island stretch.There are only 8 bus routes and a handful of traffic lights, but here you won't need any because the entire city is all in walking distance. Despite the beautiful scenic landscapes, whaling practices often occur here.
1. McMurdo, Antarctica:
McMurdo is a science and research facility operated by the US government through the National Science Foundation and hosts just 1,258 residents with the number decreasing during the winter. Residents must endure summers with temperatures 13.5 degrees Fahrenheit below 0 and is the average high. The closest cities are well over 2,000 miles away and can only be reached by boat or plane. With all calendar months having an average temperature of below freezing, the station has a polar icecap climate where temperature can drop to as low as -50 C. Unfortunately, no tourists are allowed at this destination site making the station extremely remote. In order to get here you must be a scientist or researcher conducting experiments or similar. Even more bizarre, there are 24 hours of sunlight in the summer and 24 hours of darkness in the winter. From around April to August there is no sunlight at all making it extremely cold.If planning to take a trip to Antarctica, you must dress very heavy as you will be dealing with constant negative degree weather.
Sources:
1. 6 of the World's Most Remote Communities by Shea Gunther
2. The 20 Most Isolated Places on Earth by Talia Lakritz
3. 10 of the Most Remote Destinations on Earth by Katherine Gallagher
4. This Is What The 10 Most Remote Towns In The World Look Like by Jeff Oganga
5. 12 of Earth's Most Remote Places and Communities by Peter
12. 10 Remotest Places on Earth Where People Live
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