There is a very remote volcanic island in the United Kingdom that borders French Polynesia. It is Pitcairn Island in the Pacific Ocean, and only 29 people live there permanently.
The islanders are now dreaming of saving their homeland from decline and are inviting foreigners to come and live for free. The island’s authorities are ready to compensate for the cost of moving and free visas.
What kind of island is this
Actually, it is a group of five islands, but only one of the five is inhabited. Pitcairn is very far from everything, and it is quite difficult to find. Of course, because it is officially the smallest island on the planet! Its area is only 4.5 square kilometers.
The history of this place would be an interesting plot for a book or a film: in the summer of 1767, the islands were first discovered by Philip Carteret, and 22 years later, British rebels settled it. They sailed from Tahiti to the West Indies on the ship “Bounty”, but did not agree on something with their young captain and captured the ship. There were 8 mutineers in total, but they stole 12 Tahitian women and 6 Polynesians from the ship, brought them to the island and stayed to live with them. However, after time and many conflicts, only 4 mutineers and women with children remained on the island, and the rest were killed in fights.
Why the authorities want to populate the island
The local population is a mix of English and Polynesian, but in fact almost no one lives on the island anymore. All the young people leave to study and work in New Zealand, so the residents are very concerned about the desertion of the island.
There are also no cafes and restaurants, exchange offices and other entertainment. And all residents are required to participate in community service, otherwise the island will cease to function as a place to live. For example, they maintain the roads in proper condition.
This island is ideal for digital nomads tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, FOMO syndrome, information overload. If you have a remote job, the rest of the time you can enjoy pure nature and complete solitude.
