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The Pitcairn Islands are a loosely grouped handful of tiny islands in the remote South Pacific, farther from any continent than any other inhabited island. The islands are the last British overseas territory in the South Pacific and most isolated British dependency. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of HMS Bounty and their Polynesian companions, and most of Pitcairn's mere four dozen current inhabitants are their descendants. They are one of the least-populated entities given an ISO country code (PN).
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English is the official language and spoken by everyone., "all hands" means "everyone", is spoken by the residents amongst themselves.
In 2017, the British Government implemented a 4G LTE mobile network in Adamstown with shared speeds of 5 Mbit/s across all islanders.
There is a New Zealand doctor on the island. Previous medical practitioners have come from Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
The population are mostly members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, following mission work in the late 19th century.
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Public transport and paid services in Pitcairn Islands.
There is now one short paved road on Pitcairn (up the Hill of Difficulty from the landing at Bounty Bay to Adamstown), but most routes around Pitcairn Island are dirt trails, generally very rugged.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Adamstown
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Avg. low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 124 | 96 | 103 | 132 | 112 | 108 | 105 | 112 | 103 | 152 | 126 | 154 |
| Humidity | 81% | 80% | 80% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 77% | 78% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 81% |
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We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.
US Department of State
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
No advice against travel. Read the full advice before you go.
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