Visiting paradise island only 48 inhabitants live

Surely you will be amazed at the quietness of Pitcairn island and the life of 48 residents here.

Located in the center of the South Pacific, there is a tiny archipelago called Pitcairn . The archipelago is British owned since 1838 and is also the last British colony in the Pacific.

The archipelago consists of 4 islands: Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno, but only Pitcairn is inhabited.

It is also known as the least populous land in the world, only 48 residents with 9 families reside. All of them are descendants of the first British sailors to find this 'tropical paradise' . According to many records, the ancestors of the residents here are pirates associated with the famous Bounty ship story.

Image simulating the ship Bounty

The document states that the three-masted Bounty ship set sail in 1787, under the command of Captain William Bligh and 44 crew members. They are responsible for transporting the breadfruit tree (also called millet or jackfruit fruit, a somewhat jackfruit-like food crop, starchy and wheat-like) in the island of Tahiti to the West Indies island.

On the morning of April 18, 1789, on the way back to the West Indies Island, some crew members rebelled. The reason is said to be because they are too dissatisfied with the navy. Captain Wiliam Bligh and 18 loyal sailors were thrown from the ship, along with some food, water and some tools such as compass, hexagonal glass. Thanks to that, Bligh survived after 42 days of floating and landing on Timor Island.

Painting of Bounty ship by artist Yasmina (2009)

Meanwhile, the remaining sailors drifted to the Tahiti coast. These sailors, along with some indigenous inhabitants, found a safe haven, beautiful Pitcairn Island. They built a small society, at the same time burned the Bounty ship to not be detected and prevented those who intend to flee.

However, despite escaping from the navy, rebels are powerless in self-rule. Violence broke out and only a few survived. These people are the ancestors of nearly 50 residents currently residing on the island.

Today, Pitcairn is truly a 'paradise' for those who want a quiet life. According to the Scottish explorer Tony Probst, the island can be considered one of the most beautiful resorts in the world.

Pitcairn island is the only island with residents of only 48 inhabitants

One of the reasons explorer Tony Probst said Pitcairn is a paradise for those who want a peaceful life because most of the island around Pitcairn is rock, the residents here are few and extremely friendly.

Pitcairn Island does not have many visitors visiting because the island access is quite difficult.

With such rocky terrain, the life of Pitcairn islanders is not favorable. Income on the island depends entirely on tourism. However, due to being the last island of British territory in the Pacific Ocean, almost isolated so tourists to reach Pitcairn Island must take a train from New Zealand and the journey will take up to . 10 days.

Or if you choose to visit the closest "neighbor" of Tahiti and the Gambier archipelago before going to the paradise island of Pitcairn, you must also take a boat for hundreds of kilometers.

Picture of a marina in Pitcairn Island and also a great fishing place

Although living in an almost isolated place, the islanders do not live the "rustic" life as many people think. Facilitated, on Pitcairn Island there is still electricity, fresh water for living, internet . although the price is much higher than that of land residents.

The image of Mrs. Irma - the oldest resident on the island is "violently" on a motorcycle

More specifically, they also have electric generators, enough to serve 9 households living on the island. Perhaps because of the small population, the residents here love and protect each other.

According to explorer Tony Probst, Ms. Irma is considered to be the oldest resident on the island when she has reached the age of 87, while the youngest is only 3 years old. When they reach school age, these children will be sent to a class by a teacher who is on the island. By high school, those students will be sent to study in public schools in New Zealand.

Panoramic view of Pitcairn island during the day

Sunset on Pitcairn

Most of the residents here catch fish and seafood to make food every day. However, some people do not eat fish because of religious issues. Instead, every quarter, ships from New Zealand will dock and provide additional supplies such as clothes, household goods and some essential food.

Besides making travel, the island residents also packed honey. This is considered the only export product to bring income for the residents here. Though not much, the islanders of Pitcairn are always happy and happy with their "isolated" life.