How long does it take to get to Tristan da Cunha?
How long does it take to get to Tristan da Cunha? A journey to Tristan da Cunha is always by ship. The 2810 km or 1750 mile journey from Cape Town harbour will normally take six days. A landing after the passage depends on the weather, although the Agulhas II normally flies passengers ashore immediately by helicopter, except in severe weather conditions.
Can anyone move to Tristan da Cunha?
Immigration to Tristan is not possible unless you already have a family connection with the island. Even then, there are certain restrictions on residency. It is not possible to buy real estate or property on the islands.
How often do ships go to Tristan da Cunha?
Only three ships regularly travel to Tristan, but there are less than a dozen voyages per year. Some cruise ships also visit, and there are occasional special voyages.
Does Tristan da Cunha have electricity?
Electricity is generated by diesel generators at the Fishing Factory. The system underwent a major re-development after a devastating factory fire in 2008.
What do people on Tristan da Cunha do for a living?
Tristan is a largely self-sufficient community, based on farming and fishing. Its main export is Crawfish, sold as 'Tristan Rock Lobster'. Tourism and the Post Office are also important.
Are there any cars on Tristan da Cunha?
Tristan da Cunha is a UK Overseas Territories with just 125 cars on the island. The island is situated 1,750 miles from South Africa and only accessible by sea, taking at least six days from Cape Town.
How many people are in Tristan da Cunha 2023?
19th September 2023, following the birth of Emily Swain on 6th September. There are 235 Tristan da Cunha Islanders. Presently, 18 Resident Islanders are overseas. There are an additional 28 people living on the island, including expatriate workers and their families and visitors.
Is Tristan da Cunha COVID free?
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms that require medical attention on St Helena call the hospital on 22500. See the health section below for information on the healthcare facilities on St Helena. Tristan da Cunha is COVID-19 free, and has had no cases.
Does it rain a lot at Tristan da Cunha?
Despite Tristan da Cunha's heavy rainfall (over 1600mm at sea level annually), the porous volcanic ash soils mean that most rainfall infiltrates the soil and flows as ground water to springs along the beaches (and in occasional streams on plains including the Big Watron east of The Settlement).
What is the climate in Tristan da Cunha?
Tristan da Cunha has pleasant temperatures all year long. The wet climate causes a large amount of rainfall, and it is highly unlikely for areas below 500 meters (1,600 feet) to experience frost. The average annual temperature in Tristan da Cunha is a mild 14.8 degrees Celsius (58.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Is everyone on Tristan da Cunha related?
The inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha, a remote island in the South Atlantic, number about 300 and are direct descendants of a small number of individuals who settled there in the first half of the nineteenth century.
What is so special about Tristan da Cunha?
Tristan is an active volcanic island with rare wildlife and home to British Citizens living in the world's most isolated settlement of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, far from the madding crowd in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Why did people leave Tristan da Cunha?
A volcanic eruption in 1961 led to the evacuation of the population to England, where they tasted modern life.
Is Tristan da Cunha more remote than Hawaii?
Hawaii isn't even the most remote archipelago. That distinction belongs to the same Tristan da Cunha, which is 1,740 miles from South Africa, and is part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascencion and Tristan da Cunha.