Discover some of the most isolated places in the world

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Planet Earth is filled with places to visit, both natural and manmade. However, there are some incredible locations that you've probably never heard of as they are completely cut off from the rest of the world. While some are just difficult to access, the harsh climates of others make it impossible for humans to live there, leaving them completely uninhabited.

Take a look at these incredible images of places that are totally off the map!

Bantam Village, Australia

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

On the other side of the world from the Arctic chill is the paradisaical Bantam Village in the Keeling Islands. The tropical Australian destination is home to some 600 people.

Faroe Islands

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

These islands are found between Norway and Iceland. The Faroe Islands is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, self-governed since 1948.

Cape York Peninsula, Australia

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This one is located in Queensland in Cape York. Though it is very isolated, it is rich in vegetation, with many different species of animals and around 18,000 inhabitants.

Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

This archipelago is located in the southern Atlantic Ocean, and is a British Overseas Territory.

Laura, Marshall Islands

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Laura is a small town in the Marshall Islands, an archipelago situated in the Pacific Ocean. It's a great place to spend your holidays and avoid the crowds. It is very sparsely populated. 

Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

These islands are in the far south of the Indian Ocean. They are 3,300 km (2,250 miles) away from the nearest islands. 

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

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This little volcanic archipelago is located to the south of Iceland. It has 14 islands and 30 islets, and is home to around 4,000 people. It is a secluded location that boasts incredible natural beauty.

Foula, Scotland

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This little island in Scotland is home to a small agricultural community. It is the natural habitat of multiple different species of bird.

Adak, USA

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

The island of Adak is in the state of Alaska, in the most western zone of the United States.

Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

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This place in Greenland is one of the coldest in the world. Though it is stunning, it is rarely visited due to its seclusion.

Hanga Roa, Chile

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Hanga Roa is the main city on Easter Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This magnificent place is a long way from everything and everyone.

Supai, USA

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Located in the state of Arizona, in the US, it is one of the most isolated cities in the country. There are no roads, and the only way to get there is by helicopter.

La Rinconada, Peru

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

It's considered to be the highest city in the world. It is located in Peru, at an altitude of 5,100 meters. It is incredibly difficult to climb these frozen mountains.

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Located in the northern part of the Atlantic coast of Namibia, this place owes its name to the whale and seal bones that once littered the shore as a result of the whaling industry.

McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Bantam Village, Australia, Faroe Islands, Cape York Peninsula, Australia, Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory, Laura, Marshall Islands, Kerguelen Islands, French Antarctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Foula, Scotland, Adak, USA, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, Hanga Roa, Chile, Supai, USA, La Rinconada, Peru, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, McMurdo Station, Antarctica

This isolated station is in the middle of Antarctica, and is the largest scientific research base on the continent.

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