However, there are still some places that remain shrouded in mystery, simply because it is extremely difficult to get to them.
If you have enough time, finance and know-how, and if you are attracted by unprecedented distances and are drawn to adventure, then here is a list of the top 10 most inaccessible places on Earth:
10. Easter Island
Also known as Rapa Nui, or Isla de Pasqua in Spanish. It is a Chilean island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its 887 surviving statues called moai. They were scattered around the island. The area of 163.6 square kilometers has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered the most remote inhabited island in the world.
9. Alert, Canada
Located on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut Canada, it is considered the northernmost settlement in the world. With a population of only 5 inhabitants (2011), the base is 817 kilometers (508 mi) from the North Pole. Various weather stations and radio communications are located in this area, such as the Canada Weather Station, the Global Laboratory Atmospheric Monitoring Service and Airport Alerts.
8. Tristan da Cunha
This group of volcanic islands is part of the British Overseas Territory and the most remote inhabited archipelago on Earth. The place is located in the southern part Atlantic Ocean 2,816 kilometers (1,750 miles) from South Africa. Main island Tristan da Cunha has an area of 98 square kilometers and has a resident population of 275 (2009). There is no airport on the island, it can only be reached by sea.
7. McMurdo Station
The American Antarctic Research Center is the largest community in Antarctica. It is located at the southern tip of the Ross Glacier, Antarctica. McMurdo Station has a population of about 1,258 in over 100 buildings, a harbor, three airfields (two seasonal) and a helipad.
6. Angel Falls
Also known as Kerepakupai vena, which means "Waterfall deepest place". It is the highest continuous waterfall in the world. The water falls from a staggering 979 m (2,648 ft) above the edge of Mount Auyantepui. It gets its name from Jimmy Angel, the US pilot who first flew over this waterfall. This place is still one of the most difficult to access on Earth due to dense jungle and lack of transportation.
5. Bouvet
An uninhabited subantarctic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean and the southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is a dependent territory of Norway. The abandoned volcanic island was first seen on January 1, 1739 by the French commander Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, and later, in 1928, it became a Norwegian overseas territory. It is noteworthy that the island was mentioned in the movie "Aliens vs. Predators". And although this is not a battleground for two alien species, on February 21, 2012, the Hanse crew left a time capsule here, which will open in 2062.
4. Point Nemo
The oceanic pole of relative inaccessibility, often referred to as Point Nemo. This is the most remote place in the ocean from land. It is located in the South Pacific Ocean, (48 ° 52.6 "S 123 ° 23.6" W) or 2,688 km (1,670 mi) to the nearest land. Point Nemo got its name from the fictional character Jules Verne, the protagonist of the book "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (1870) by Captain Nemo.
3. Mine Tau Ton
The deepest mining mine in the world today, at a depth of 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles). It is located in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg, South Africa and is one of the three deepest mines. Tau Tona, the city of Gold goes so deep into the bowels of the earth that the temperature inside can rise to a life-threatening level.
2. Naica Crystal Cave
it giant cave natural crystals, including the largest ever found. It is located adjacent to the city of Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. The cave was discovered by miners during the excavation of a new tunnel in 2000. It is shaped like a horseshoe. The air temperature reaches 58 ° C (136 ° F) and the humidity ranges from 90 to 99 percent. Without proper protective equipment, people are only able to stay inside for about ten minutes due to the high temperature. It is noteworthy that access to the cave is provided thanks to the pumping activities of the mining company. If it stops, the cave will submerge again.
Surely many of you have ever had the idea of giving up everything and leaving to live in some suburb. But seriously, could you live at the top of the mountain, at the bottom Grand canyon or on an island so small that planes can't even land there? Meanwhile, people live in these and even more incredible places.
Tristan da Cunha - the farthest from the nearest land area inhabited islands on the planet. Their closest neighbors are almost 2,000 kilometers away - in South Africa, and up to South America and at all about 3,000 kilometers. Nevertheless, according to the latest data, 297 people live here, and they are all descendants of 15 people - 8 men and 7 women - who arrived on the island between 1816 and 1908. There are only 8 families and about 80 families on the island.
Tristan da Cunha, due to its isolation, has its own English dialect. They have their own Island Council of 11 people. The islands can only be reached by water - fishing boats from South Africa stop here 8 or 9 times a year. In 2000, the BBC finally brought television to the island.
On the way to La Rinconada, you may feel breathless - the tallest settlement in the world is located in the Peruvian Andes at an altitude of over 5,000 meters.
Moreover, La Rinconada is located not even on the top of a mountain, but on the top of a frozen glacier. You can get to this settlement of mountain women only by truck, and about 30,000 people live here. 
Greenland, with a population of 57,000, is already a very remote location.
But Illokkortoormiut is still the most distant part of it. This small fishing and hunting village is located on east coast islands, just north of Iceland. About 500 people live in Illokkortoormiut, and you can get here by boat only three months a year due to glaciers. The airport is about 40 kilometers away and is rarely used. 
The Kerguelen Archipelago is also called the "abandoned islands".
It is located in the south of the Indian Ocean and the only way to get there is by spending 6 days on a boat from Reunion Island near Madagascar. Scientists and engineers come to the archipelago and live here for a whole year due to its proximity to Antarctica. 
Made up of a bunch of tiny islands, the Pitcairn archipelago lies in the heart of the South Pacific.
Coming from neighboring islands are in hundreds of kilometers. About 50 people live here, and most of them descend from the crew of His Majesty's Ship "Bounty", which ended its rich history in Pitcairn. 
Alert, a remote village in the Canadian province of Nunavut, is just 750 kilometers south of the North Pole.
Only 5 people live here all year round, probably due to extremely low temperatures. In summer, the sun shines here 24 hours a day, and in winter, on the contrary, it is dark all the time. The closest corner of civilization is fishing village approximately d 1,800 kilometers. There is an airport in Alert, which is used by the military, but due to the ultra-cold climate, this is extremely rare. 
Medog County in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of China is so small and remote that no road even leads to it.
You have to get to it through the Himalayas, and enter with the help of suspension bridge at an altitude of over 200 meters. However, the journey is clearly worth it. Medog is known for the unspoiled beauty of its nature. Millions were spent to build a road here, but all attempts were in vain due to avalanches, landslides and other natural disasters. One of the built highways worked for only a few days until it was washed into the forest. 
Macquarie Island lies roughly halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica and is therefore ideal for Australian scientists.
The 20 explorers who live here with their equipment make up the entire population of the island. 
Oddly enough, one of the most remote inhabited places is in the United States.
Supai, Arizona has just 500 people. The peculiarity of the town is that it is located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It's so hard to get here that mail is delivered by mule. Supai is really easy to miss - during the 2000 census, the town was simply overlooked. 
The inhabitants of the Republic of Nauru are the smallest island people in the world, with a population of 10,000.
Known as the "Pleasant Island", Nauru still has almost no tourism industry. To get here, you first need to fly to Brisbane, Australia, and only then take tickets for a flight to Nauru, which flies once a week. 
On our overpopulated planet of about 7.3 billion people, it seems almost impossible to find secluded places where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Over the past decades, people have increasingly taken possession of an increasing number of places that were once unspoiled natural beauty. Unfortunately, this also affects the countless species of animals and plants that have lived in these places.
However, if you are one of those who love to relax in serene silence away from everyone, we have good news for you! No matter how incredible it may seem, the person still did not get to everyone secluded places with pristine beauty. Such places, not yet spoiled by the presence of man, can still be found on our planet, although getting to them will be a very difficult task.
To enjoy the beauty of some of the most remote places in the world, you will have to give up urban comforts and go on a journey through unfamiliar places - mountains, jungles and islands that are thousands of kilometers from bustling metropolitan areas and popular attractions.
From a small Indian village surrounded by the stunning beauty of unspoiled nature, and an Australian mining town hidden in a scorching desert, to an isolated village in Arizona, where mail is still delivered by mules, here are 25 of the most remote and inaccessible places on the planet:
25. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Located on south coast Iceland's Vestmannaeyjar archipelago is a wonderful example of a beautiful remote location. Inhabited by almost 4,000 people, this archipelago will be a paradise for every lover of solitude.
24. La Rinconada, Peru
Situated at 5,100 meters above sea level, this Peruvian town is proud to be the highest inhabited area in the world. The city has an underdeveloped sewage and sewage system, and in addition, all of its 50,000 residents are struggling with environmental pollution from the nearby gold mines.
23. Medog County, China
It may seem surprising, but even in China, the most populous state in the world, there are places where you can hardly meet a person. Located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, this county was the only one in China where there were no roads until 2010. But even now, Medog, with a population of only 10,000, remains a very desolate and secluded place.
22.Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Located on the northern Atlantic coast of Namibia, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme, isolated, arid and eerie places... One of the few indigenous tribes that can live in this inhospitable land is the Himba, whose people live by hunting and gathering.
21. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Located in the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland, Cape York Peninsula is considered one of the last remaining desert places on our planet. As a natural habitat for numerous animal and plant species, many of which are endemic to this unique region, the peninsula is also home to 18,000 people (mostly Aboriginal).
20. Kerguelen Islands Archipelago, French Overseas Possessions
Also known as the "Abandoned Islands" for its incredible distance from any civilization, the Kerguelen Archipelago is a group of islands in the southern Indian Ocean. Located more than 3.300 km from the nearest settlement, the Kerguelen Islands do not have a permanent population, being the location of a research center, occasionally used by French scientists.
19. Munnar, India
India, the second most populous country in the world, also boasts some sparsely populated areas tucked away in the mountains away from the bustling metropolises. And Munnar, small town ok in the state of Kerala in the southern part of the country is definitely one of those places. Nestled among unspoiled nature, this city is notable for its picturesque tea plantations.
18. Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
The city of Ittokkortoormiit, one of the northernmost and coldest settlements on our planet, is located in East Greenland. Known for unique wildlife such as polar bears, musk oxen and seals, the region is also home to nearly 450 people who make their living mainly by catching whales and hunting polar bears.
17. Oymyakon, Russia
Located in the eastern part of the Sakha Republic, Oymyakon is an isolated settlement with almost 500 inhabitants. Having a rather complex type of climate, Oymyakon is known as one of the "Poles of Cold", being the coldest place on the planet with a permanent population. On February 6, 1933, a temperature of -67.7 ° C was recorded here.
16. Coober Peddy, Australia
Coober Pedy is a small town with a population of about 1,700, hidden in the desert in South Australia almost 850 kilometers from Adelaide. Despite its size and extreme remoteness, this town is known in Australia and many other countries as the largest opal deposit. The town is also famous for its underground comfortable dwellings, in which people live, sheltering from the scorching heat of the day and sandstorms.
15. Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
Anga Roa - main city and the port of Easter Island. The population of the city, numbering about 3,300, makes up 87% of the population of the entire island. In a city between extinct volcanoes Terevaka and Rano Kau, also international Airport Mataveri, which is one of the most remote airports on our planet.
14. Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Possessions
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, 2.800 kilometers from South Africa and 3.360 kilometers from South America, Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world. The island, which is part of the British Overseas Territories, is home to about 300 people, living mainly off Agriculture and crafts.
13. Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Surrounded by 13 four-thousanders (mountains, the height of which exceeds 4,000 meters above sea level), Saas-Fee is a small mountain settlement in southern Switzerland. Regular car traffic in Saas-Fee is prohibited: you cannot enter the town by cars, they must be left in special parking lots outside of it. Only electric vehicles are allowed on the streets.
12. Manacapuru, Brazil
Located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, Manacapuru is a remote municipality nestled in the Amazon rainforest. Located almost 80 kilometers upstream of Manaus, the state capital, the region has a population of about 100,000. Spreading over 7,300 km², Manakapuru is also home to some of the most popular aquarium fish.
11. Bouvet Island, Dependent territory Norway
Bouvet Island, located in the South Atlantic Ocean, is considered one of the most remote islands in the world (after Easter Island and Tristan da Cunha Island). Occupying an area of only 49 km², the island has no permanent population. It is used from time to time as a research base. Almost 93% of the island's territory is covered with glaciers.
10. Innamincka, Australia
Innamincka is a tiny settlement in northeastern South Australia and one of several villages that provide access to the extremely inhospitable Simpson Desert. Situated hundreds of miles from nearby towns, this settlement is home to nearly 15 people constantly struggling with an unbearably hot and dry climate, not to mention frequent sandstorms.
9. Foula Island, Scotland
Part of the Shetland Islands archipelago, Fula is one of the most remote british isles with a permanent population. Occupying an area of only 13 km², the island is home to only 38 people who live mainly on agriculture, sheep breeding and bird tourism, as Fula is the natural habitat of numerous bird species.
8. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
A research center and main settlement in Antarctica, the most isolated continent of the planet, McMurdo Station belongs to the US Antarctic Program and is an affiliate of the National Science Foundation. The station can accommodate up to 1,258 people who will have to contend with the harsh Antarctic climate.
7. Adak, Alaska
Located on the island of the same name in Alaska, Adak is the westernmost municipality in the United States. The city with a population of just over 300 people is located in a subpolar oceanic climatic zone characterized by constant cloudiness, moderate temperatures, strong winds and frequent cyclonic storms. It rains 263 days a year in Adak, making it the second rainiest city in the United States after Hilo in Hawaii.
6. Bantam Village, Cocos islands(Keeling)
Being the largest population center in the Cocos Islands (outer territory of Australia in Indian Ocean), the village of Bantam is home to most of the 600 people inhabiting the islands. The villagers, located in tropical latitudes, enjoy constant warm temperatures all year round.
5. Supai, Arizona
Located in Coconino County, Arizona, Supai is one of the most cities in the United States with no road leading to it. The only way to get there is by helicopter, walking or mule. Mail is also delivered here by mule, making Supai the only place in the United States where mail is delivered this way. The population of the city is about 200 people.
4. Faroe Islands, Denmark
Located roughly halfway between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands have been an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948. These remote islands, with a population of just under 50,000, are known for having more sheep than humans. Another animal typical of this remote area is the Faroese puffin (seabird).
3. Iqaluit, Canada
Located on the southern coast of Baffin Island, Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nanawut. The city, inhabited by less than 7 thousand inhabitants, is distinguished by the fact that it is the smallest capital city in terms of the number of inhabitants in Canada, as well as the only capital that is not connected by a highway with other settlements. You can only get to this remote city by air or sea transport.
2. Laura, Marshall Islands
Laura is an island and small town located on Marshall Islands(archipelago in Pacific). Laura rises above sea level by about 3 meters, being the most high island in the archipelago. This is one of the few places where you can enjoy amazing beaches and unspoilt nature without sharing this pleasure with the large crowds of tourists.
1. Svalbard / Svalbard, Norway
The Norwegian archipelago Svalbard lies in the Arctic Ocean about halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. On an area of more than 61,000 km², only 2,600 people live, as the archipelago is mainly covered with glaciers. The unique location and remoteness make Svalbard a great place to watch the Northern Lights.
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Located 800 km from the North Pole on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, this place is a global repository of seeds (more than 5000 species) from all over the world. The repository is obliged to provide the world with seeds in the event of a global catastrophe that could destroy all vegetation.
The complex is a bunker in the Colorado mountains, capable of withstanding the explosion of a 30 megaton nuclear bomb.
Fort Knox is not easy military base... On its territory, the largest repository of US gold reserves, which stores more than 4 thousand tons of gold.
A mountain in Utah that houses the repository of documents of the largest religious organization of Mormons - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The legendary Area 51, a US military base in southern Nevada, is the mainstay of UFO and alien conspiracy legends.
The center provides healthcare solutions such as the H1N1 influenza virus, but in May 1994 the CDC acknowledged its direct involvement in the development of biological weapons.
The secret documents of the Vatican are kept in these archives. They are well guarded and accessible only to a narrow circle of scientists. Although some materials have been opened. 
This prison is known as the "Alcatraz of the Rocky Mountains". It is also called the super-maximum security prison. Inside are the most dangerous criminals in the United States.
to hot spots, these cities are undeniably some of the harshest to live in.
Surprisingly, people still live in them, despite all the difficulties.
Here is a list of some of the harshest settlements where people can still be found.
1. Illokkortoormiut, Greenland - the most distant city
Even for the distant and isolated Greenland, this city is quite far from the rest of the world, and it is not at all easy to live in it.
It is home to 450 people, and there is only one grocery store in the entire town, and a couple of 24-hour mini-supermarkets.
The inhabitants are mainly engaged in hunting and fishing.
Tourists come here to relax in wildlife... Recreation can range from dog sledding to kayaking.
2. Longyearbyen, Norwegian province of Svalbard
On this moment in this city, oh Established in 2006 on the remote Arctic island of Svalbard, it has around 3,000 inhabitants.
There is practically no crime here, despite the fact that most people carry weapons, which are usually used to chase away polar bears.
The city usually serves as a starting point for explorers of glaciers and fjords.
3. Adak, Alaska, USA
Located on Adak Island, this city is the southernmost city in Alaska. It is also part of the Aleutian Islands group - an archipelago that stretches to the eastern part of Russia.
During the last census, only 326 inhabitants were registered here. Initially, the city served naval base(for which it was built) in about the Second World War.
Despite the closure of the base, people continue to live here.
4. Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands
The city was named after John Adams and is technically part of the United Kingdom.
And yet it has its own government, despite the fact that there are only 50 inhabitants.
There is no airport or hotels, but if you want to visit it, you will have to sail to Adamstown by boat and find a room at someone from the local.
5. Hanga Roa, Easter Island
This city is the only permanent settlement on Easter Island. About 3,300 people live here.
The island became famous for the large stone heads standing on the ground and the mystery surrounding their appearance.
Although the island is part of Chile, it is 3,700 km from the capital, Santiago.
6. Oymyakon, Russia - the coldest city
This village is one of the "Poles of Cold" on Earth. It should be noted that the Oymyakon Valley is the most severe place on our planet, where a permanent population is registered.
The population of the village is 512 people (data for 2012). Even though it is the coldest in the world locality, the summer here (albeit very short) can be hot during the day.
During the day, the temperature can rise to +30 degrees Celsius. At night, there is a drop of 15-20 degrees.
It is also worth noting that the temperature here can drop below -50 degrees Celsius.
There is unofficial data that in 1933 a temperature of -67.7 degrees Celsius was recorded here.
The name of the village is ironically translated as "non-freezing water" - this is due to the fact that there are hot springs in the village.
7. La Rinconada, Peru - the highest city
This city is located in the Andes and stands at an altitude of about 5,100 meters above sea level. This fact makes La Rinconada the highest inhabited locality on our planet.
Due to its location, it is quite difficult to live here. People here are mining gold in mines. Many of them live below the poverty line.
8. Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha Archipelago - the most distant village
It is the only settlement in the archipelago with a permanent population. 264 people live here (data for 2009), and they all come from only 7 families.
The residents themselves call Edinburgh the Seven Seas The Settlement, which translates as a village.
It is worth noting that the Tristan da Cunha archipelago is considered the most remote settlement on Earth - it is 1,850 kilometers from the nearest settlement.
Now the village has a school, a small hospital, one grocery store, a post office, its own radio station, a cafe, and a police station with one policeman.
9. Bantam Village, Cocos Islands (Keeling)
These islands have been translated under the control of the Australian government in the 1950s. They were not inhabited until the 19th century.
The main settlement here is the village of Bantam, in which about 500 people live. In total, about 600 inhabitants live on the islands.
From the name of the islands it is clear what the locals mainly earn.
10. Torshavn, Faroe Islands
This city is the capital and the largest population center Faroe Islands, which in turn are an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark.
According to 2007 data, 12,393 people live here.
Sheep are raised here, the number of which exceeds the number of inhabitants.
The most interesting attraction is the Tinganes peninsula, which houses the parliament, the so-called Legging of the Faroe Islands.
11. Medog (Motuo), Nyingchi District, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC
With a population of 12,000 in the entire district, Medog was, until recently, almost out of reach.
The area was so isolated that it could only be reached by crossing several mountainous sections and in harsh weather conditions.
In order to make this settlement less distant from civilization, a highway was built, which is open 8-9 months a year.
12. Iqaluit, Canada - a city on the shores of the Arctic Ocean
From the Eskimo dialect, the name of this city can be translated as "fish place".
It is the most remote settlement in Canada.
The place where the city is located (the coast of the Arctic Ocean) is considered a permafrost zone. The climate here is very harsh.
There are long frosty winters and very short, cool summers. V winter time winds here can reach speeds of up to 130 km / h.
About 7,200 people live in the city, mostly Eskimos.
If you're looking to explore the wilderness of northern Canada, Iqaluit is a good starting point - there are several hotels and other services to choose from.
