The most remote places on earth. The most inaccessible places in the world. La Rinconada, Peru - the highest city

The places that will be discussed are incredibly beautiful, mysterious and unique, but not spoiled by the attention of tourists. All of them are located on the territory of Russia. However, getting to them is very difficult. The absence of at least some kind of transport and the presence of state structures with which one must coordinate one's "invasion" of these territories is the main, but not the only, obstacle. However, if you are one of those who are only attracted to difficulties, Forbes will show you the way to seven amazing properties in Russia that few people know about. Only a few have seen them with their own eyes.

Naukan - the ancient capital of the Eskimos

The ruins of the largest settlement of eksimos, liquidated during the "aggregation of villages" in 1958

Where:

The discovery of Okvik, Birnirk and other Paleo-Asiatic cultures, which succeeded each other in this place for three millennia, belongs to permafrost, which pushes any foreign body to the surface. All that today reminds of the capital of the last of these cultures - the Eskimo - are whale ribs sticking out of the coastal grass, as well as numerous bone artifacts of unknown age and purpose, which are not difficult to find among what remains of the barracks built in the 1930s. To call the capital of the Eskimos dead does not turn the tongue. First, unlike the militant Eskimo islanders from Ratmanov Island, who perished in the mainland collective farms in one generation, Naukan's sea hunters retain their identity even in exile. Secondly, whales still enter the coastal waters every summer. Experts in Eskimo folklore will confirm: whales are looking for their earthly mistresses-sciences who have left these places.

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Cape Ryty - shamanic pyramids on the shore of Lake Baikal

An unexplored monument of primitive architecture on a sacred place for shamanists

Where:

Formally, disembarkation of passengers on the cape, pitted with dry riverbeds and streams, is prohibited: this is the territory of the Baikal-Lena Reserve. It is also forbidden informally: according to the beliefs of the Buryats, the access of strangers to the shamanic place of power should be strictly limited. Shamans, apparently, have something to hide: science still does not know who, when and why built a stone wall exactly 333 m long on Rytoy and tightly forced it with stone cones and pyramids oriented to the cardinal points. In 2002, in the vicinity of the nearby village of Onguryon, the biologist Alexei Turuta was hacked to death for disrespect for the spirits, expressed in refusing to tie a sacrificial ribbon on a sacred tree, by which the scientist passed. By the way, in addition to pagan piety, the Ongurens are also known for their technical ingenuity: in the village there is the only steam locomotive in Russia from the time of the Second World War, converted into a power plant.

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Sindor Lake - part of the prehistoric sea, controlled by the Federal Penitentiary Service

The only natural monument in Russia, access to which is controlled by the penitentiary service

Where:

The taiga lake of unprecedented beauty, left over from the prehistoric sea, is comparable in area to the island of Valaam. It was on its banks at the beginning of the 20th century that many sites of primitive man were discovered, and some time later a corrective labor institution M-222 was built here, which ceased to exist quite recently. First of all, M-222 is known as the place of detention of most of the doctors convicted in the famous case, as well as the fact that Sergey Dovlatov served as a warder here. Not far from here, according to numerous folklore sources, Yirkapa, the cultural hero of Komi, died. Having lost his magical power, after he did not spare the daughter of a sorceress during the hunt, who turned into a deer (according to another version - a magpie), Yirkap banally drowned in Sindor. Finally, Sindor Lake is the habitat of Nikolai Prokushev. This is how a neat 50-year-old bearded man appears - a forest hermit, a lone hunter and an original thinker.

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Averkina pit - a cave hiding Pugachev's treasure

Unexplored cave equipped for housing by unknown persons

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The entrance to the cave is an almost vertical 20-meter gap in a rock overgrown with forests above the left bank of the Ai River and is almost invisible from the outside. Inside - two grottoes with an area of ​​10 and 20 square meters. m, an underground lake with potable water and positive temperature at any time of the year. The total length of the surveyed underground passages is about 100 m. Back in the 1920s, the inhabitants of the cave were known to local residents under the collective name of Averkiy. Rumor painted the caveman as a runaway convict, a Tartar with nostrils torn out, then a holy elder, then a Kerzhak-Old Believer, invariably attributing to him superhuman lust and countless connections with the inhabitants of the convent. Also, according to popular belief, it was here that the gold stolen by Emelyan Pugachev was hidden at one time. In order to eradicate all superstitions, in 1924 the local women's council sent a Komsomol expedition to the cave. During the investigation, a wooden door, a wooden machine of unknown purpose, a bed and many bones, including human ones, were found. It should be noted that subsequent expeditions invariably found gutters hollowed out of wood in the Averkina Pit - the remains of an ancient pipeline, the purpose of which is still unknown.

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Tsoi-pede - Chechen City of the Dead

Medieval Chechen fortress-necropolis, which can be visited only with the permission of the FSB

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The cape at the confluence of the Argun with the mountain river Meshi-Khi is surrounded on three sides by icy water and is connected to the rocky ridge only by a narrow isthmus. In fact, Tsoi-pede is an impregnable cemetery. The earliest of the 42 crypts date back to the 14th century, and according to a popular but unproven version, they founded it during a devastating epidemic, and the sick came here to die on their own - there was no time and no one to bury the dead. However, this romantic hypothesis is easily refuted by the fact that the neighboring village, located somewhat to the south of the burials, too often fought with its neighbors and could not do without a capacious necropolis for the burial of dead soldiers. They say that the ancient weapons that rested in the crypts of Tsoi-pede, like other valuables, disappeared from here immediately after the deportation of the Chechens in 1944. Today, one who comes to Tsoi-pede is greeted by two pagan altar-pillars, protective swastikas, crosses and solar spirals on the walls, and on the watchtower one can still discern the image of a human figure. It is believed that this is the Christian Saint George - baptized Georgia is nearby, and the proximity of this border, in fact, explains the need to obtain permission from the FSB to visit the City of the Dead.

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Porzhensky churchyard - a wooden castle on the site of a pagan temple

A well-preserved wooden pre-Petrine skete, which is possibly the center of the universe

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The forest guards an abandoned pre-Petrine skete with a well-preserved painting of the 18th century more reliable than the Ministry of Culture: the roads from the nearest villages are difficult and not known to every local. An empty church, surrounded by a chopped fence with numerous towers, peeks out from behind gloomy gray logs, and around - only Karelian boulders and lakes. Like most ancient Christian buildings, the skete, built in the 80s of the 18th century, most likely took the place of a pagan temple - its main chapel, as well as three surrounding churches of the same time, lie on a geometrically ideal straight line stretched by who knows who and when from the south to north. In some forums, without any irony, the idea is discussed that it is in one of the towers of the Porzhensky churchyard that the so-called Aleph from the story of the same name by Borges is located, which Borges describes as the keyhole of the world - the place where all the points of the universe converge.

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Uchar waterfall - the youngest waterfall in the world

160-meter waterfall, which was discovered only 35 years ago

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The youngest waterfall known to science - Uchar on the Chulcha River - was unknown to official science until the 1970s. However, science did not live in ignorance for very long, since, as is commonly believed, the waterfall was formed as a result of a powerful earthquake only about 200 years ago. The water has not yet had time to crush the fragments of rocks that form its cascades, and the black stones measure their height with neighboring pines. All this is overwhelming in its scale and makes the difference between a man and an ant almost insignificant. The path to Uchar passes over a cliff and crosses numerous mountain streams, which are not recommended to be crossed without insurance. An important note of a practical nature: moving away from settlements and carriageways, a tourist who finds himself in this part of Altai should not forget about his ranks. It is precisely by the malevolence and treachery of these animals that the local population usually explains to the newcomers the sudden disappearance of their provisions, as well as tires, cigarettes, cash, etc. Something in between a gopher and a jerboa, the imanka (which Dahl's dictionary characterizes as an "earth hare") is really not afraid of a person and able to come very close. However, he still does not eat money and cigarettes.

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There are many places on the planet that are inaccessible due to their geographical location. They are on remote islands, high mountains, in the depths of the ocean. Some of these places are there for a reason, and this location was chosen specifically to protect against outsiders. List of the most inaccessible places in the world.

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Located 800 km from the North Pole on the Norwegian island of Svalbard, this place is a global repository of seeds (over 5,000 species) from all over the world. The repository is obliged to provide the world with seeds in the event of a global catastrophe that could destroy all vegetation.

The complex is a bunker in the mountains of Colorado, capable of withstanding the explosion of a 30 megaton nuclear bomb.

Fort Knox is not just a military base. On its territory is the largest storage of US gold reserves, which stores more than 4 thousand tons of gold.

Mountain in Utah, which houses the repository of documents of the largest Mormon religious organization - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The fabled Area 51, a US military base in southern Nevada, is the bastion of UFO and alien conspiracy legends.

This center provides solutions in the field of health, for example, to combat the H1N1 influenza virus, but in May 1994 the CDC admitted its direct involvement in the development of biological weapons.

The secret documents of the Vatican are stored in these archives. They are well protected and accessible only to a narrow circle of scientists. Although some materials were open.

This prison is known as the "Alcatraz of the Rocky Mountains". It is also called a super-maximum security prison. Inside are the most dangerous criminals in the United States.

For a real traveler, it is not the number of places visited that matters, but their quality. Agree, to visit the South Pole is much more honorable than, for example, to go to Paris. There are no more white spots on our planet, but, nevertheless, there are many secluded corners that are inaccessible to most tourists...

Easter Island, or Rapanui, belongs to Chile and is considered the most remote island on the planet from the continent (3500 km to the coast of Chile).

On April 5, 1722, the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeveen noticed the island of Rapanui on the horizon and named it in honor of the great Easter holiday. At the time of the discovery of the island by the Dutch admiral, the population of the island was 2-3 thousand people. After this event, the island was forgotten for 50 years. And in 1770 the island was annexed by Spain.

The ancient culture of Easter Island is shrouded in mystery and charm. The most famous symbol of Easter Island is the large statues-idols made of stone. Moai statues reach a height of 20 meters. They are made in the form of a head with a torso.

Moai idols were made in the period from the 12th to the 15th centuries, after this period their production abruptly stopped. Why the production of Moai stopped and where the people who inhabited the island disappeared is still a mystery.

No. 9. City of La Rinconada, Peru

The city of La Rinconada is located in the Andes mountains in the permafrost zone at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level. Getting to the city is very difficult. The air temperature here is always below zero. There are no plants suitable for human consumption. And because of rarefied air, people quickly lose strength.

La Rinconada was formed at the end of the 20th century as a small settlement of gold miners. From the side of the plain, a magnificent landscape of mountain peaks opens up, but when you drive closer, the smell of rotting industrial waste hits your nose.

The population of the city is 30 thousand people, almost all of them are engaged in gold mining in mine caves. La Rinconada has a dubious reputation as a city for the poor and the desperate. Gold mining is carried out in terrible conditions, people are not paid wages, they work for a percentage of the gold found, but not everyone and not always find it.

Life expectancy in the city is about 50 years. There are reasons for this: there are many accidents, people live and work in poor conditions, the ore emits mercury vapor.

Antarctica is located at the bottom of the world, and is one of the most remote places on the planet. This is the only mainland without indigenous people. Here, on the southern tip of Ross Island, is the largest American research station, the largest human settlement, the port and the named capital of Antarctica - McMurdo. Date of foundation: February 16, 1956 Distance between McMurdo and New Zealand - 3864 km.

1258 people live and work here in more than 100 buildings. It used to take several months to get to McMurdo, but now the airstrips allow you to get to the place much faster. The station has many modern amenities - gyms, and even a golf course.

No. 7. Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Australia is known for its low population density and unspoiled natural beauty. Cape York Peninsula is located on the northern tip of the mainland, due to the inaccessibility of the area, there are huge expanses of virgin nature.

The population of the peninsula is about 18 thousand people, most of which are indigenous people. Cuyp York is considered the largest site in the world that has remained largely untouched by civilization. The area of ​​the peninsula is 137 thousand km2, the length from north to south is 600 km.

No. 6. Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

The area of ​​Greenland - the largest island in the world - is 2,130,800 km2, and the population is 57 thousand people, which makes Greenland also the most deserted inhabited island in the world.

The most inaccessible place in all of Grendand is the town of Ittoqqortoormiut. You can get to it by plane (only 2 times a week), by helicopter or by boat - several months a year. The population of the town of Ittoqqortoormiut is 452 people. Residents make a living by hunting polar bears, whales and halibut.

Ittoqqortoormiut was founded in 1925 by Einar Mikkelsen and 70 other settlers from the ship Gustav Holm.

No. 5. Kerguelen Archipelago, Indian Ocean

The Kerguelen archipelago belongs to France. The islands are located in the Indian Ocean. The distance from the archipelago to Antarctica is 2000 km, to Australia - 4800 km.

The Kerguelen Islands are known as the "islands of desolation" and have no permanent inhabitants. In winter, about 100 people are employed in the fishing industry.

The archipelago was discovered by a French expedition in 1772. The group of islands was named after the leader of the expedition, whose name was Yves Josève de Kerguelen.

No. 4. Pitcairn Islands, Pacific Ocean

The Pitcairn Islands are the only British possessions in the Pacific. The islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, bordering Polynesia.

One island out of 5 is inhabited. Pitcairn is the most sparsely populated area on the planet. Pitcairn has a population of 49, many of whom are descendants of the famous Bounty ship.

In 1787, the three-masted merchant ship Bounty set sail for Tahiti to buy breadfruit seeds for the Jamaican plantations. In 1789, there was a riot on a ship in Tahiti. Fletcher Christian seized power and ousted the ship's captain, William Bligh. Fearing a punitive expedition, he went with other apostates and a few locals to the uninhabited islands. They landed on Pitcairn Island, burned the ship and founded a colony.

Today, the descendants of those sailors live off farming, fishing, and selling very rare postage stamps to collectors. But even with modern transportation, it is still one of the most isolated communities in the world. There is no airstrip on the island, and to get there from the mainland, you need to sail by ship for about ten days.

No. 3. Alert, Canada

The unique village of Alert is located in Canada - it is the northernmost settlement in the world. There are several meteorological and research stations on the territory of the village. The population is about 10 people. In addition to the indigenous people, 5 meteorologists and about 70 military men live here. Year of foundation - 1950. The nearest settlement from the village of Alert is 3578 km.

The climatic conditions here are quite severe, in winter up to minus 34 degrees Celsius. The temperature is above zero here only in July and August. Alert is attractive for extreme lovers and naturalists. Alert is very beautiful in summer.

No. 2. Tristan da Cunha Island, Atlantic Ocean

The most remote inhabited island in the world - Tristan da Cunha - is located in the Atlantic Ocean at a distance of 3200 km from the coast of South America and 2700 km from the coast of South Africa. Tristan Island is the largest and only inhabited island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago.

It is believed that the Portuguese Tristan da Cunha discovered the archipelago in 1506, but he did not land on the shores of the islands. For the first time, French sailors set foot on the land of the islands in 1767.

Since 1815, the islands have been annexed by Great Britain. The Tristan da Cunha archipelago was a strategic point when traveling from Europe to the Indian Ocean until the Suez Canal was opened.

According to the 2016 census, the population of the island is 267 people. All residents are descendants of the first settlers who arrived on the island between 1816 and 1908.

No. 1. Socotra Island, Yemen

Socotra Island is one of the most beautiful and amazing places on the planet! Most representatives of the local flora and fauna (all terrestrial mollusks living here, 90% of reptiles and a third of plants) are endemic, and are not found anywhere else on Earth.

The island is part of the state of Yemen and is located at a distance of 250 km from Africa and 350 km from the Arabian Peninsula. Huge biodiversity and snow-white beaches - this is a brief description of this wonderful place.

For a long time, Socotra was inaccessible to naturalists, and now researchers from all over the world come here. Ecotourism is one of the popular development areas for Socotra. The island is famous for its unique exotic landscapes.

About 800 species of plants grow on Socort. According to scientists, the flora of Socorta is a unique heritage of ancient times; species that have long since died out on the continents have survived here. The most famous of them are: Dragon Trees, Cucumber Tree, Giant Dorstenia and Desert Rose (Adenium Socotranum).

However, there are still some places that remain shrouded in mystery, simply because getting to them is extremely difficult.
If you have enough time, finances and know-how, and if you are attracted to unprecedented distances and adventures, then here is a list of the top 10 most inaccessible places on Earth:

10. Easter Island

Also known as Rapa Nui, or Isla de Pasqua in Spanish. It is a Chilean island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It is known for its 887 surviving statues, which are called moai. They were scattered around the island. An area of ​​163.6 square kilometers has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered the most remote inhabited island in the world.

9. Alert, Canada

Located on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut Canada, this place is considered the northernmost settlement in the world. With a population of just 5 inhabitants (2011), the base is located 817 kilometers (508 miles) from the North Pole. Various meteorological stations and radio communications are located in this area, such as the Canadian weather station, the Global Atmospheric Laboratory Monitoring Service and Airport Alert.

8. Tristan da Cunha

This group of islands of volcanic origin is part of the British Overseas Territory and is the most remote inhabited archipelago on Earth. The site is located in the South Atlantic Ocean 2,816 kilometers (1,750 miles) from South Africa. The main island of Tristan da Cunha has an area of ​​98 square kilometers and a permanent population of 275 (2009). There is no airport on the island, it can only be reached by sea.

7. McMurdo Station

The American Antarctic Research Center is the largest community in Antarctica. It is located at the southern end of the Ross Glacier, Antarctica. McMurdo Station has a population of approximately 1,258 residents in over 100 buildings, a harbor, three airfields (two seasonal) and a helipad.

6. Angel Falls

Also known as Kerepakupai vena, which means "Waterfall of the Deepest Place". It is the highest continuous waterfall in the world. The water falls from a staggering 979 m (2648 ft) above the edge of Mount Auyantepui. It got its name from Jimmy Angel, the US pilot who first flew over this waterfall. This place is still one of the most inaccessible on Earth due to the dense jungle and the lack of vehicles.

5. Bouvet

An uninhabited subantarctic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean and in the southern part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is a dependent territory of Norway. The abandoned volcanic island was first sighted on January 1, 1739 by French commander Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, and later, in 1928, it became a Norwegian overseas territory. It is noteworthy that the island was mentioned in the movie Aliens vs. Predators. And, although this is not a battlefield of two alien species, on February 21, 2012, the Hanse crew left a time capsule here, which will be opened in 2062.

4 Point Nemo

An oceanic pole of relative inaccessibility, often referred to as Point Nemo. It is the farthest place in the ocean from land. It is located in the South Pacific Ocean, (48°52.6"S 123°23.6"W) or 2688 km (1670 miles) to the nearest landmass. Point Nemo got its name from the fictional character Jules Verne, the protagonist of the book Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) by Captain Nemo.

3. Tau Tona Mine

The world's deepest mining mine to date, at 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) deep. It is located in Carletonville, which is west of Johannesburg, South Africa and is one of the three deepest mines. Tau Tona, the city of Gold is so deep in the bowels of the earth that the temperature inside can rise to life-threatening levels.

2 Naica Crystal Cave

This is a giant cave of natural crystals, including the largest ever found. It is located next to the city of Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. Miners discovered the cave during excavations of a new tunnel in 2000. It has the shape of a horseshoe. The air temperature reaches up to 58 °C (136 °F) and the humidity is between 90 and 99 percent. Without proper protective equipment, people are only able to stay inside for about ten minutes due to the high temperature. Notably, access to the cave is provided by the mining company's pumping activities. If it stops, the cave will sink again under water.

“Oh, I would give up everything, but go to the ends of the world!”, - perhaps, this thought came to almost everyone's mind. But our overpopulated planet is literally bursting at the seams with 7.3 billion people, and it seems that a secluded corner is simply impossible. But, as they say, you need to know the places! And today on Earth there are corners that are practically untouched by man, but sometimes it is not easy to get to them.

Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago

The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago on the south coast of Iceland is a perfect example of a beautiful and remote place. Populated by only 4,000 inhabitants, this archipelago is a paradise for people seeking solitude.

2. La Rinconada, Peru

Peruvian city of La Rinconada

The Peruvian city of La Rinconada is the highest mountain in the world. The city, located at an altitude of 5,100 meters above sea level, has no running water or sewage system, so its 50,000 inhabitants have to constantly struggle with environmental problems.

3. Medog, China

The only Chinese county without an access road

Even in China, the most populous country, there are some places where it is quite difficult to find people. Located in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Medog County, with only 10,000 inhabitants, was until 2010 the only Chinese county without an access road.

4. Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Skeleton Coast: extreme, isolated, arid

Located on Namibia's northern Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme, isolated, arid and scary places on the planet. In this inhospitable land, only a few tribes of indigenous people survive.

5. Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Cape York has 18,000 Aboriginal people

Located in the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland, the Cape York Peninsula is considered one of the last areas of wilderness on Earth. Here you can find numerous species of animals and plants, many of which are found only in this region. Only 18,000 Aborigines live on Cape York.

6. Kerguelen, French Overseas Territories

Kerguelen is an island archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean.

Kerguelen is an island archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean, which is located at a distance of more than 3300 km from the nearest inhabited place. There is no permanent population on the islands, but a research center has been built, which is sometimes used by French scientists.

7. Munnar, India

Munnar is a small town in the state of Kerala in southern India.

The second most populous country in the world, India also boasts some sparsely populated places hidden in the mountains away from the bustling metropolitan areas. Munnar, a small town in the state of Kerala in southern India, is definitely one of those places. A local attraction are the tea plantations around the city.

8. Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

450 citizens make a living by hunting whales and polar bears

One of the northernmost and coldest settlements in the world, Ittoqqortoormiit is located in East Greenland. Known for its unique wildlife, the city is home to just 450 people who primarily make their living by hunting whales and polar bears.

9. Oymyakon, Russia

Oymyakon - a village in Yakutia

Oymyakon is a village in Yakutia with about 500 inhabitants. The real scourge of the local population is the subarctic climate: in winter, the temperature drops here to minus 67.7 ° C.

10. Coober Pedy, Australia

The city is famous for underground houses where locals escape from the heat.

In the South Australian desert, 850 kilometers from Adelaide, you can find Coober Pedy, a small town of 1,700 inhabitants. Despite its small size and extreme remoteness from civilization, this city is known in Australia and many other countries for being the largest opal mining site in the world. The city is also famous for its underground dwellings, where locals escape from the sweltering heat of the day.

11. Hanga Roa, Easter Island

Hanga Roa - city and port

Hanga Roa is the main city and port of the Chilean province of Easter Island. Its population of 3,300 represents 87% of the entire island's population.

12. Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territories

Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world

Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, 2400 km from Saint Helena, 2800 km from South Africa and 3360 km from South America, Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world. Only 300 people live here.

13. Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Vehicles are prohibited from entering the city

Surrounded by mountains over 4,000 meters high, Saas-Fee is considered one of the most remote mountain villages in Southern Switzerland. It is very difficult to get to it, given that the entry of cars into the city is prohibited (only small electric vehicles are allowed).

14. Manakapuru, Brazil

Manakapuru is a remote municipality hidden in the Amazon rainforest.

In the Brazilian state of Amazonas, you can visit Manacapura, a remote municipality hidden in the Amazon rainforest. About 100,000 inhabitants live in this region on an area of ​​more than 7,300 sq. km. Manakapuru is also notable for being the natural habitat of some of the most popular aquarium fish.

15. Bouvet, Norwegian Protectorate

93 percent of the island is covered by a glacier

Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, Bouvet Island is considered the most remote island in the world. Its area is only 49 square kilometers, and there is no permanent population on the island. About 93 percent of the island's territory is covered by a glacier.

16. Innaminka, Australia

One of the Simpson Desert Villages

One of the few villages in the extremely inhospitable Simpson Desert, Innaminka is a miniature village in northeastern South Australia. Located hundreds of kilometers from the nearest cities, the village is home to only 15 people who constantly struggle with the local unbearably hot and dry climate, as well as frequent sandstorms.

17. Foula, Scotland

Fula is an island that is part of the Shetland archipelago.

Fula is an island that is part of the Shetland archipelago. It is one of the most remote permanently inhabited islands in the UK. Fula area is only 13 square kilometers, and 38 people live on it. The island is also famous for its numerous bird species.

18. McMurdo Station, Antarctica

McMurdo Station in Antarctica belongs to the USA

The research center and the most populated place in Antarctica - McMurdo Station belongs to the United States. It can accommodate up to 1258 people who are not afraid of the extreme climate of Antarctica.

19. Adak, Alaska

The city of the same name is located on the island of Adak

Located on the island of Adak, the city of the same name is the westernmost municipality in the United States. The population of the city is more than 300 people. Adak is located in the subpolar oceanic climatic zone, characterized by constant cloudiness, strong winds and frequent cyclonic storms. There are 263 rainy days a year.

20. Bantham Village, Cocos Islands

The largest settlement in the Cocos Islands

The largest settlement in the Cocos Islands, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, has approximately 600 inhabitants. This town can boast of the fact that there is no heat all year round.

21. Sapay, Arizona

Sapay is one of the most isolated cities in the US.

Sapay is one of the most isolated cities in the US. With no roads leading to the city, the only way to get to this place is by helicopter or on foot. The population of the city is about 200 people.

22. Faroe Islands, Denmark

The population of the islands is just under 50,000 people.

Located about halfway between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands have been an autonomous region within Denmark since 1948. The islands have a population of just under 50,000 and are famous for having more sheep than people.

23. Iqaluit, Canada

The only way to get to Iqaluit is by plane or boat.

Located on the south coast of Baffin Island, Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Less than 7,000 people live in the city, and Iqaluit is also known for the fact that no road leads to it. You can only get here by plane or boat.

24. Laura, Marshall Islands

Laura is an island 3 meters high

Laura is an island whose height is only 3 meters above sea level. This is one of the few places where you can enjoy amazing beaches and untouched nature without crowds of tourists.

25. Svalbard, Norway

The unique location and remoteness of Svalbard allow you to observe the Northern Lights

Located approximately halfway between continental Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. In an area of ​​more than 61,000 square kilometers, only about 2,600 people live, and the archipelago is mainly covered by glaciers. Its unique location and remoteness make it a great place to see the real northern lights.

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