The Pitcairn Islands Map
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Map based on the free editable OSM map openstreetmap.org.
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Online Map of The Pitcairn Islands
About The Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the southern Pacific Ocean. The territory consists of four volcanic islands: Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno, with only Pitcairn Island being inhabited. The total land area is approximately 47 square kilometers (18 square miles).
The islands gained historical significance when mutineers from the HMS Bounty settled on Pitcairn Island in 1790. The current population, numbering around 50 people, consists mainly of descendants of these mutineers and their Tahitian companions. Adamstown, the capital and only settlement, is the smallest capital city in the world.
The territory's economy is largely based on subsistence farming and fishing. The islands generate some income through the sale of postage stamps, honey, and handicrafts. Since 2015, the Pitcairn Islands has operated one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, covering approximately 834,334 square kilometers.
The official language is English, though the inhabitants also speak Pitkern, a unique creole language combining 18th-century English with Tahitian elements. The islands operate under British law, with a local government council handling day-to-day affairs. Access to the islands is limited, with no airport and irregular shipping services being the only means of transportation.
The Facts:Capital: Adamstown.
Area: 18 sq mi (47 sq km).
Population: ~ 50.
Official language: Pitkern, English.
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Islands of The Pitcairn Islands: Henderson, Ducie, Oeno, Pitcairn Island.
Last Updated: December 10, 2024