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| With a population of only 51 inhabitants, Adamstown is the capital and lone settlement of the Pitcairn Islands in the South Pacific, about 1300 miles east of Tahiti. This small capital is named for John Adams, a British mutineer aboard HMS Bounty who settled here with his fellow mutineers and a group of Tahitians in the late 18th century. Nestled atop the volcanic Pitcairn Island, one of five islands which make up the British colony, Adamstown faces the Pacific Ocean and is separated from Bounty Bay by the Hill of Difficulty.
Only accessible by boat, Adamstown and its surrounding island landscape boast a secluded beauty. Adventurous travelers who trek to this remote shore will encounter pristine blue waters, tropical climates, and a plethora of colorful plants and wildlife. Explore the cliffs of Down Rope to see ancient Polynesian petroglyphs, or visit the Pitcairn Islands Museum to see artifacts collected from the remains of the HMS Bounty. Nearby Henderson Island, home to endangered bird species like the Henderson fruit dove and lorikeet, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site popular for bird watching. |
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