Transportations in Emae
The island has an airport, Siwo Airport (IATA code: EAE). The nearby Cook Reef is a popular dive site.
Villages in Bellona Island
There are ten villages: Matahenua/Matamoana (west) Hongaubea Tongomainge Ngotokanaba Pauta Ngongona Ghongau Ahenoa Matangi NukuTonga (East)
People and cultures of Anuta
The island’s population is about 300. There are two villages (noporanga, which means “dwelling place”, with a traditional chief each): Mua (“Front”, east) (main village) Muri (“Back”, west) Historically, some of its inhabitants have used the small island of Fatutaka, about 37 miles (60 km) to the southeast, as a gardening location. Like nearby Tikopia [...]
History of Pitcairn Islands
The original settlers of the Pitcairn Islands were Polynesians who appear to have lived on Pitcairn and Henderson for several centuries. Although archaeologists believe that Polynesians were living on Pitcairn as late as the 15th century, the islands were uninhabited when they were discovered by Europeans. Ducie and Henderson Islands are believed to have been [...]
Politics of Pitcairn Islands
Politics of the Pitcairn Islands takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic dependency, whereby the Mayor is the head of government. The territories constitution is the Local Government Ordinance of 1964. In terms of population, the Pitcairn Islands is the smallest democracy in the world.
Military of Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, meaning defence is the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence and Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.
Geography of Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands form the south easternmost extension of the geological archipelago of the Tuamotus of French Polynesia and consist of five islands: Pitcairn Island, Sandy Island (the last one found), Oeno Island (atoll with five islets), Henderson Island and Ducie Island (atoll with four islets). The only permanently inhabited island, Pitcairn, is accessible only [...]
Economy of Pitcairn Islands
The fertile soil of the Pitcairn valleys produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including citrus, sugarcane, watermelons, bananas, yams, and beans. The inhabitants of this tiny economy exist on fishing, subsistence farming, and handicrafts, with barter being an important part of the economy. The major sources of revenue are the sale of postage [...]
Demographics of Pitcairn Islands
The majority of the resident Pitcairn Islanders are the descendants of the Bounty mutineers and Tahitians. Pitkern is a creole language derived from 18th century English, with elements of the Tahitian language. It is spoken as a first language by the population and is taught alongside standard English at the island’s only school. It is [...]
Pitcairn Islands Culture and society
Pitcairn culture, like its language, is a mix of English and Tahitian influences. A successful Seventh-day Adventist mission in the 1890s was important in shaping Pitcairn society. In recent years, the church has declined, with only about eight islanders worshipping regularly, but most of them still attend church on special occasions. The Sabbath is observed [...]
