How Far Away Can You Get From Everybody Else?

Summary

In this Real Life Lore video, sponsored by The Great Courses Plus, we explore the remotest places on Earth, challenging the notion that humans have populated every corner of the planet. From the inhabited island of Tristan da Cunha to the uninhabited Bouvet Island and the oceanic Point Nemo, the video delves into the farthest reaches one can be from human contact. It also touches on the South Pole's research station and the Arctic Ocean's isolated points, offering a fascinating look at the limits of human exploration and the untouched wilderness that still exists.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The world is vast and still contains remote areas that are as untouched as they were thousands of years ago.
• 🏝️ Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island, with a population of 264 and the nearest human settlement 2,000 km away.
• 🚣‍♂️ The only way to reach Tristan da Cunha is by boat, with boats coming from South Africa only 8 or 9 times a year.
• 🏔️ Devon Island, part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, is the same size as Croatia but has zero permanent residents.
• ❄️ The South Pole now hosts a research station with up to 150 scientists, making it less remote than other Antarctic locations.
• 🗺️ The most remote point in Antarctica is 878 km from the South Pole research station, with the last human visit in 2011.
• 🏖️ Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic is the most remote island on Earth, with the nearest humans 2,260 km away on Tristan da Cunha.
• 🌊 The bottom of the Marianas Trench is nearly 11 km below sea level, with only three people having ever visited it.
• 🌊 The Arctic Ocean's most remote point is on a shifting ice pack, with the nearest humans 1,638 km away on Ellesmere Island.
• 🌎 Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean is the most remote place on Earth, with the nearest inhabited land, Easter Island, 2,689 km away.

Q & A

What is the most remote inhabited island in the world?

The most remote inhabited island in the world is Tristan da Cunha, with a population of just 264 people.

How far away is the nearest human population from Tristan da Cunha?

The closest other population of humans to Tristan da Cunha is located 2,000 kilometers away on the island of Saint Helena.

What is the only mode of transportation to and from Tristan da Cunha?

The only way to or from Tristan da Cunha is by boat, with boats coming from South Africa 8 or 9 times a year.

How long would it take to reach the nearest airport from Tristan da Cunha by boat?

The shortest journey to the nearest airport, which is on Ascension Island, would take 7 days to reach.

Which island is part of the Canadian archipelago and has no inhabitants?

Devon Island, part of the Canadian archipelago, is roughly the same size as Croatia but has absolutely zero people living on it.

How far away is the nearest town from Devon Island?

The nearest town, Resolute, with a population of 229, is 80 km away from Devon Island.

What is the farthest point on the Antarctic continent away from the ocean?

The farthest point on the Antarctic continent away from the ocean is located 878 km away from the research station at the South Pole.

What is the name of the most remote piece of land on Earth?

The most remote piece of land on Earth is Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic.

How far away is the nearest land from Bouvet Island?

The nearest land to Bouvet Island is Queen Maud Land off the coast of Antarctica, 1,600 kilometers away.

What is the name of the point in the Pacific Ocean that is the most remote place on the planet?

Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean is the most remote place on the planet.

How far away is the closest inhabited land from Point Nemo?

The closest inhabited land to Point Nemo is Easter Island, which is 2689 kilometers away.

What is the record for the fastest time anyone has made it to Point Nemo?

The record for the fastest time to reach Point Nemo by boat is 15 days, 10 hours, and 37 minutes.

What is the Great Courses Plus and how is it related to the video?

The Great Courses Plus is a subscription on-demand video learning service offering unlimited access to top-notch courses taught by experts. It is the sponsor of the video.