Tristan da Cunha, the most remote and isolated island
Tristan da Cunha is considered to be the most remote inhabited island in the world. The island lies 2000 kms from the nearest inhabited land, Saint Helena and 2400 kms from the nearest continental land, South Africa. It is 3360 kms from South America.
There are 262 permanent inhabitants living on the main island.
Tristan da Cunha is part of the British overseas territory.