Tristan da Cunha colloquially Tristan, is both a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean and the main island of that group. It is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world, lying 2,000 kilometres (1,243 mi) from nearest inhabited land, Saint Helena, 2,400 kilometres (1,491 mi) from the nearest continental land, South Africa, and 3,360 kilometres (2,088 mi) from South America. The territory consists of the main island, also named Tristan da Cunha, along with the smaller, uninhabited Nightingale Islands and the wildlife reserves of Inaccessible and Gough Islands.
Tristan da Cunha is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The island has a permanent population of 275.
The islands were first sighted in 1506 by Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha, although rough seas prevented a landing. He named the main island after himself, Ilha de Tristão da Cunha, which was anglicised from its earliest mention on British Admiralty charts to Tristan da Cunha Island.
Tristan da Cunha is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The island has a permanent population of 275.
The islands were first sighted in 1506 by Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha, although rough seas prevented a landing. He named the main island after himself, Ilha de Tristão da Cunha, which was anglicised from its earliest mention on British Admiralty charts to Tristan da Cunha Island.
@.@!!! I'm already blank in thoughts after receiving such great cards
from Belize, Peru and now this! A new country addition to my collection
from one of the remotest places in the world. I also find it rather funny
to receive the Rockhopper penguins (do they walk funny? or is it their stylish crest?!)
because I always think that black and white animals such as Dalmatians, Hertfordshire cows,
pandas , zebras and such are Mother Nature's humourous art creations.
AWESOME STAMPS!
mucho gracias Ruben for this absolutely rare gem!
Sent: 28 May 2014 Received: 20 June 2014 Travelled: 23 days
