The Edinburgh area located on the island of Tristan da Cunha, in the south Atlantic Ocean, is considered the most remote and isolated settlement on Earth.
The Edinburgh Settlement is located on the edge of the island of Tristan da Cunha , about 2,800km off the coast of the South African city of Cape Town. The island of Tristan da Cunha is one of the 14 overseas territories of the United Kingdom. (Photo: Reuters).
Less than 300 people live on the island, including researchers currently working there. The Edinburgh Settlement is located at the foot of an active volcano. (Image: Getty).
The area is so remote that visitors are advised to prepare for their trip a year in advance. All schedules must be emailed to the island government of Tristan da Cunha for approval. (Image: Getty).
Most tourists coming here choose to take a boat from the port in Cape Town. The voyage usually lasts about 6 days. (Image: Getty).
Edinburgh residents are known for their hospitality and high community life. They are ready to warmly welcome visitors to the island, sharing food and accommodation with neighbors in difficult cases. (Image: Wikimedia Commons).
Most of the people here live by farming with the main agricultural product being potatoes. They can self-sufficient food, so they don’t need to import. (Photo: Trip Advisor).
Each household here owns a considerable amount of land for self-cultivation and livestock. However, the number of cattle is limited by the local government to prevent land shortages. (Photo: Flickr).
More than 40% of the island area is a nature reserve, home to many rare bird species. (Image: Getty).
A traditional holiday here is the day to kill rats. On this day, the men on the island compete to see who can catch the most mice, who can catch the largest mouse. Catching rats is considered to protect crops as well as wild birds. (Photo: Tristan da Cunha).
The islanders also celebrate traditional Catholic holidays, including Easter. (Image: Getty).
The local economy is also heavily dependent on the export of seafood, especially rock lobster. (Image: Getty).
Some scientists come here to study the rare flora and fauna living on the volcanic terrain. (Image: Getty).