The islands were first recorded as sighted in 1506 by Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha, however, rough seas prevented them landing. He believed them to be uninhabited and named the main ...

The main island, Tristan da Cunha, has a small population (about 250 people) and is known for its extreme isolation. It is part of a British overseas territory.

Name: Tristan da Cunha Location: South Atlantic Ocean Coordinates: -37.10837644054316, -12.287346670465638 Why it's incredible: The group of islands is the most remote inhabited location on Earth.

Kelly Green, 34, of Eastbourne, England, decided to move to the remotest island on the planet - Tristan Da Cunha - in 2013. There, she met her husband who she shares two children with.

Tristan da Cunha’s origin story is as fascinating as its geography. Discovered in 1506 by Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha, the island was later settled by a mix of nationalities, including ...

Tristan da Cunha, or Tristan for short, comprises six volcanic islands that sit 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) southwest of St. Helena island, another British outpost in the Atlantic.