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Inaccessible Island
island in Tristan Da Cunha archipelago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Inaccessible Island is an extinct volcano. It was last active six million years ago.[2] Together with Gough Island, Inaccessible Island is a protected wildlife reserve, both make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gough and Inaccessible Islands. Inaccessible Island is home to the endemic Inaccessible Island rail, the world's smallest extant flightless bird.
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Geography | |
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Coordinates | 37.30°S 12.68°W / -37.30; -12.68 |
Archipelago | Tristan da Cunha |
Area | 12.65 km2 (4.88 sq mi) |
Administration | |
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
Type | Natural |
Criteria | vii, x |
Designated | 1995(41st session) |
Reference no. | 740 |
Designated | 20 November 2008 |
Reference no. | 1869[1] |
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Inaccessible Island is part of the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. It is part of the overseas territory of the United Kingdom known as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha itself is accessible only by sea via a seven-day sail from Cape Town, South Africa, by landing during the 60 days of the year that the harbor allows for access to the island.