Pitcairn Island is a small volcanic island in the South Pacific Ocean, located halfway between New Zealand and Peru. It is the only inhabited island of the Pitcairn Islands, which are a British Overseas Territory. The island was named after the British sailor Robert Pitcairn, who was the first to sight it in 1767.
The island has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers) and a population of about 50 people, mostly descendants of the Bounty mutineers and their Polynesian companions who settled on the island in 1790. The official language is English and the currency is the New Zealand dollar.
Pitcairn Island is one of the most isolated inhabited places in the world, with no airport, no natural harbor, and no safe anchorage. Access is only possible by sea, and the island is visited by a supply ship from New Zealand about four times a year. The island's economy relies on fishing, agriculture, and tourism.
The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and lush vegetation. It is also home to a rich cultural heritage, with many historic sites, including the ruins of the Bounty mutineers' settlement, the graves of the mutineers and their families, and the Pitcairn Island Museum. The island is a popular destination for adventure tourism, with activities such as hiking, fishing, snorkeling, and diving.
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