Life in a place with only about 50 residents, schools closed because there were no children

Fishing, occasionally welcoming tourists, waiting for ships to arrive and admiring nature... is life on one of the most remote islands in the world .

Pitcairn Island is home to about 50 people.

In the central South Pacific, there is an archipelago called Pitcairn, consisting of four islands: Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno. But only Pitcairn Island is inhabited. It is one of the most isolated and least populated communities in the world, with only about 50 people.

Recently, Torika Christian (21 years old), who has lived on Pitcairn Island since birth, became famous on social media after sharing about life there on her personal TikTok channel. Her videos attracted the attention of many people.

The whole island knows each other

The remote South Pacific island is “unique” and the smallest community in the world, she said, with everyone on the island knowing each other.

There is a supply ship called the Silver Supporter that runs between Pitcairn and the Gambier Islands every week. It arrives on Thursdays and departs on Sundays. It carries both tourists and locals.

If they miss the Sunday train, they have to wait another week. However, sometimes the wait can be as long as five weeks. In addition, a large ship arrives from New Zealand carrying mail, food, medical supplies and other general cargo.

On the island there is a small store selling everything from frozen goods to storage items; a library; a gym; a medical center with a dental office, small hospital rooms and X-ray machines.

If locals want to seek treatment for serious illnesses, they have to travel to Tahiti, where there are better medical facilities.

There is also a school on the island, but Torika said it is currently closed because the only two children there have gone to study abroad.

Sometimes Torika wishes there was a nail salon or a hair salon on the island. But despite that, she insists she loves island life, where she fishes, dives, does community activities with everyone, and there are no negatives.

“Living in Pitcairn, you get comfortable with isolation,” she said.

Growing up on the island, Torika never noticed her isolation from the world until she went abroad to study.

During her high school years, she moved to New Zealand. There, she discovered that she could go anywhere she wanted. For example, she could fly to Australia, America, or anywhere in the world. Things that were very different from life on the island.

Torika goes fishing on days when it doesn't rain.

Go far to return

After studying in New Zealand for five years, Torika decided to return to the place where she grew up because she felt homesick. She now helps her family run their woodworking business. They also have a small wooden house that they rent out to tourists for $300 a night.

When asked about her typical day, Torika shared: "When I wake up in the morning, if the weather is good, I go fishing. If it rains, I garden or stay at home. Work life here is very flexible."

When asked about the future, she said Pitcairn needs to increase its population if it is to survive, according to DM. Island life requires people who are easy to get along with and comfortable in a small community. Because in reality, everyone always knows where you are going and what you are doing.

Furthermore, on the island, everyone needs to know how to do almost everything from plumber, electrician, mechanic or even construction worker.

"Living on a remote island, you have to learn all these trades to be able to survive. Of course, if you don't know, there are still people to help. The people of Pitcairn are very hospitable," she said.

When asked what Pitcairn's biggest draw was, Torika concluded: "It's paradise. We welcome everyone with open arms. After being away for so long, I know I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world."

(According to Vietnamnet, February 24)

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