Pitcairn

Pitcairn is a small British Overseas Territory located in the South Pacific Ocean, between Peru and New Zealand. It is the last British colony in the Pacific. The island is the only inhabited island of the four that make up the Pitcairn Islands group. The capital and only settlement is Adamstown. The official language is English and the currency is the New Zealand dollar. The population of Pitcairn is around 50 people.

Pitcairn's economy is based on subsistence farming, fishing, and handicrafts. The island relies on aid from the British government and New Zealand to maintain its infrastructure and provide essential services. Some islanders also work as merchants on passing cargo ships, and some income is generated from the sale of stamps and coins, as well as from tourism.

The island is best known as the place where the HMS Bounty mutineers settled in 1790, and their descendants still constitute the majority of the population. Pitcairn is also known for its unique culture, which is a mix of Polynesian, English, and American influences, as well as its natural beauty, including its unique flora and fauna.

The island is self-governing, with a mayor and a council. The British government is responsible for the island's defense and foreign affairs. Pitcairn is also a member of some international organizations such as the Pacific Community and the Pacific Islands Forum.... Show more