People live on a naturally beautiful Earth, blessed with the best air, environment, and resources. Land resources are generally the best and most abundant, which is why many cities offer a great quality of life. However, the best natural scenery in the world is found on islands.
Islands are a product of nature and the result of long-term changes in nature. Each island has its own unique characteristics, and their distribution varies depending on its location in the world. Here are some of the world's loneliest islands that will make you appreciate the warmth of your home.
1. Chatham Islands, New Zealand
The Chatham Islands are a relatively isolated part of New Zealand, making them one of the most difficult destinations to reach within the country's borders. Visitors must provide proof of accommodation and food reservations to the airline before purchasing a ticket to the islands; otherwise, they will be denied a ticket.
This sparsely populated offshore archipelago retains its unique native biodiversity intact, including several endangered native plants, large populations of unique and migratory birds, and marine animals such as sea lions and penguins.
2. Falkland Islands, UK
Located off the southernmost tip of the South American continent, the Falkland Islands experience a cold climate all year round, situated between subtropical and temperate maritime climates. They are a haven for wildlife such as penguins and seabirds due to their isolation and off-the-beaten-path location. They also retain a strong British heritage in terms of culture.
3. St. Helena, England
St. Helena is one of the most famous and "accessible" of the many islands left behind by the British Empire in the South Atlantic. It is not only unique due to its enclosed natural environment but also due to its history. The island was a hub and fortress for the East India Company's Eurasian routes and trade during the Age of Sail, giving it a rich heritage of human history.
The strange topography, warm marine climate, the only great engineering project in the world, the "staircase of the Accord," centuries-old castles, and manors, all attract travelers who admire the "isolated island."
4. Tristan da Cunha, England
Tristan da Cunha is located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, far away from any human habitat. This isolated island is home to about two hundred inhabitants and is considered one of the most remote and isolated human settlements in the world.
Tristan da Cunha has a mild maritime climate with many storms and little sunshine but fertile soil. The island is an active volcano, rising up to 2,062 meters above sea level, with the last major eruption occurring in 1961.
The only village called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas has the only asphalt road, the only bus that runs on weekdays, the only limited-time generator, police station, post office, clinic, and grocery store, and the only radio station and Internet café that can connect to the outside world.
Despite the simple life, islanders have all the basic material and spiritual needs to survive. This is also the important basis for the islanders to live peacefully in this "paradise" for hundreds of years.
