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Pitcairn Islands

General Information about Pitcairn Islands

The Picairn Islands is the last remaining British overseas territory in the South Pacific and is comprised of a group of four islands; Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. The only island which is inhabited is Pitcairn Island, the second largest of the four. With only 50 people living in the Pitcairn Islands, it is the least populated juristriction in the world. The inhabitants of the Pitcairn Islands are descendents of the Bounty mutineers and their wives. The official language spoken in the Pitcairn Islands is English but Pitcairnese, a mixture of a Tahitian dialect and an 18th century English dialect) is also spoken. All inhabitants on Pitcairn Island are Seventh-Day Adventists, but only 8 of these regularly attend church. However, most people on the island attend church on special occasions. The capital and largest town in the Pitcairn Islands is Adamstown which is situated in the central north of the Pitcairn Island. Adamstown is the only settlement in the Pitcairn Islands so the total population live here.

The Arcadia Island is a popular island to visit and was named after a British boat became shipwrecked here in 1881. This island has whirlppols, a lagoon, the wreck of the Arcadia in 10 metres of water and an abundance of seabirds. Henderson Island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 because of it's rare birdlife and unspoilt environment. Henderson Island is the largest island in the Pitcairn Islands and is a raised coral island that has a reef with 15 metre cliffs. A liscence approved by the Pitcairn Island Council is required to visit Henderson Island. The Bounty Bay Museum on Pitcairn Island countain many Bounty artifacts such as Fletcher Christian's bible, an anchor and a cannon. Bounty Bay is where the Bounty mutineers appeared in 1790.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate Of The Pitcairn Islands

Because of its proximity to the Tropic of Capricorn the climate of The Pitcairn Islands is generally tropical with hot and humid weather conditions. If your visiting during November and March then you should be prepared for some wet weather as this is the rainy season with the occasional typhoon occurring. The average annual temperature of The Pitcairn Islands sits around 30 degrees and can go as high as 43 degrees in the warmer months. While is the winter months the average temperature ranges between 10 and 16 degrees. The best months to visit for dry weather are July and August.

Geography

Geographical Information On The Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands which is a country of Oceania, in the South Pacific is a tiny island set halfway between Peru and New Zealand. The Island covers just 47 square kilometres of land with a coastline of just 51 kilometres. Officially known as Pitcairn has five main islands. These are Pitcairn Island, Henderson Island which is an uplifted coral island, Ducie Island, Sandy Island, with the atoll of Oeno containing five islets. Henderson Island is Most of the terrain is rocky with cliffs with rugged volcanic formations with the main island of Pitcairn being a volcanic high island. The highest point of the Pitcairn Islands rises to over 347 metres and is known as Pawala Valley Ridge.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of The Pitcairn Islands

The economy of the Pitcairn Islands is very simple with the main source of their economy coming from the sale of postage stamps to collectors and handicrafts to passing ships. The island produces many local fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables, sugarcane, watermelons, bananas, sweet potatoes, and beans. Because the population is so small the workforce consists of just15 able bodied men. Bartering is also an important source to the economy of The Pitcairn Islands. The official currency of The Pitcairn Islands is the New Zealand Dollar.

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