Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands are an overseas territory of Great Britain in the Pacific Ocean (five islands in total: Ducey, Henderson, Ozno, Sandy, Pitcairn (inhabited). Pitcairn is considered the least sparsely populated area on the planet.

Language.

English is the official language.

The spoken language is Pitcairn.

Time.

The time difference between Moscow and Adamstone is 11 hours.

Population.

122 people (2019).

Ethnic composition: Anglo-Polynesian mestizo - great-great-great-grandsons of the rebels from the Bounty ship.

Religion.

Protestants (Seventh-day Adventists) live on the island.

Climate.

Marine, subtropical.

In summer, from December to February, the average air temperature is from + 22 C to + 24 C. In winter, from June to August, the average monthly air temperature is from + 18 C to + 20 C.

The greatest amount of precipitation falls in November (up to 100 mm), when tropical showers begin.

Currency.

New Zealand dollar.

Visa regime.

Citizens of the Russian Federation can enter the islands with a visa (issued in Auckland) New Zealand).

The islands can be reached without a visa for up to 14 days, and in the event that entry and exit are carried out on the same ship, a fee is required.

Customs regulations.

National and foreign currency can be imported without restrictions.

Drugs, weapons and ammunition are prohibited. Fruits, seeds, plants, seeds imported into the island must be inspected.

It is forbidden to export items that are of historical, cultural and other value, products made of coral, shells, feathers, bird bones.

Resorts.

The Pitcairn Islands can only be reached by sea (for example, from the Gambier archipelago), there is no airport in these parts. Most tourists come to the islands during cruises.

There are no hotels on the islands, so travelers can rent one of the houses from locals.

The locals will show you Bounty Bay, which was named after the rebel ship, and the tomb of one of the rebels, John Adam, is also preserved.

The neighboring islands are uninhabited due to lack of fresh water. On Oeno, you can relax on small beaches or collect the leaves of the pandanus palm, on the island of Henderson there are numerous colonies of rare birds, on Acadia live rare lizards and Polynesian rats.

Kitchen.

Fish and seafood (squid, octopus, mussels) are the main delicacies of the islanders, they are fried, baked and boiled.

Vegetables grow on the islands, from them I make salads and stews, add to the main dish as a side dish: potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers and tomatoes. Local fruits: citrus fruits, bananas, mangoes, melons, pineapples, make freshly squeezed juices and fruit salads.

From the fruits of the bread tree, a delicious puree is prepared: banana pulp, milk and sugar are added to the grated mass, and then baked until thickened.

Traditions.