What life looks like on the most remote inhabited island (apps.npr.org)

by brightbeige 24 comments 98 points
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[−] WarOnPrivacy 41d ago
This wiki has a map showing where Tristan da Cunha is, in relation to Saint Helena and Ascension islands.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Helena,_Ascension_and_Tr...

[−] aquir 41d ago
You can be the “most remote” worker in there if there’s Starlink on the island…
[−] throw0101c 41d ago
Point Nemo (and related points) is also interesting:

> […] The oceanic pole of inaccessibility, also known as Point Nemo, is located at roughly 48°52.6′S 123°23.6′W[21] and is the place in the ocean that is farthest from land. It represents the solution to the "longest swim" problem.[22] […]

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pole_of_inaccessibility

[−] pcrh 41d ago
Thanks!

An interesting article. It mentions that "breeding dogs are no longer allowed on the island". I presume this is to avoid a feral population of dogs becoming established. However, I'm unaware that dogs pose particular threats to native wildlife, unlike cats.

[−] pseudohadamard 41d ago
Gaah! Whose bright idea was it to take an article and turn it into a scrolling video game? An interesting writeup, but what an insanely annoying way to present it.
[−] BrenBarn 41d ago
I've been fascinated by this island for years.
[−] Sharlin 41d ago
Now that St. Helena has an airport and all, it’s good to know that even more remote alternatives exist.
[−] sgt 41d ago
Honestly looks a lot more interesting and alive than St Helena