Fun facts about Bouvet Island
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Bouvet Island was discovered on 1 January 1739 by Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier.
Bouvet Island
Norway
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. A protected nature reserve situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world's most remote island.
From the “History” section
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Nyrøysa is the island's easiest access point and is a 2 by 0.5 km terrace created by a rock slide.
Bouvet Island
Norway
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. A protected nature reserve situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world's most remote island.
From the “Geography and geology” section
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Bouvet Island has been described as the most remote island in the world.
Bouvet Island
Norway
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. A protected nature reserve situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world's most remote island.
From the “Geography and geology” section
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Photo: Carl Chun · Public Domain
The island is home to an estimated 117,000 breeding penguins, including macaroni and chinstrap penguins.
Bouvet Island
Norway
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. A protected nature reserve situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world's most remote island.
From the “Nature” section
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Photo: Carl Chun · Public Domain
Bouvet Island is one of three dependencies of Norway and is not disputed under the Antarctic Treaty System.
Bouvet Island
Norway
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. A protected nature reserve situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world's most remote island.
From the “Politics and government” section
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