The 1961 volcanic eruption forced every Tristan islander to evacuate to England — and almost all chose to return home two years later. Tristan da Cunha sits 2,810 km from Cape Town and 3,360 km from South America, making it the most remote permanently inhabited archipelago on Earth. With a population of around 250 people, all descended from just seven founding families, this tiny British Overseas Territory is a place like no other.
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You'll explore the island's volcanic geography, its founding history and the Glass family, the 1961 evacuation and return, the rock lobster economy, the unique surnames and dialect, Gough Island and its UNESCO status, and the extraordinary birdlife of Inaccessible Island.
Tristan da Cunha is the world's most remote inhabited island, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. The nearest land with a permanent population is the island of Saint Helena, approximately 2,434 km to the north.
There is no airstrip on Tristan da Cunha — the only way to reach the island is by ship from Cape Town, South Africa. The voyage takes approximately 6 to 7 days and only around 9 supply ships make the journey each year.
The population of Tristan da Cunha is approximately 250 people, making it one of the smallest national communities in the world. Almost all residents share one of just seven family surnames, descended from the island's founding families.
Last updated: May 2026