The video is presented by Felipe Neto, who introduces the topic of the most isolated island on Earth, Tristan da Cunha. He begins by discussing the difficulty of accessing the island, which is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America. He notes that it's 3,553 kilometers from South America and 2,800 kilometers from South Africa.
The video then delves into the history of the island. It was discovered by a Portuguese explorer named Tristão da Cunha in 1506. Initially, it was used as a stopping point for ships traveling from Europe to the Indies. However, it was not inhabited until 1810 when American John Lambert decided to live there.
The island's strategic location led to it being used as a military base during the American Civil War. After the war, the island was bought by the British, who renamed the main settlement "Edinburgh of the Seven Seas". The population of the island is predominantly of British descent, with a mix of other races and nationalities.
The video shows images of the island's current state, noting that it's a peaceful and isolated place. There are no cars on the island, and residents use boats for transportation. The main source of income for the residents is through tourism, with residents charging visitors to stay in their homes.
The video concludes with a discussion about the difficulty of accessing the island. Visitors must go through a lengthy bureaucratic process to gain permission to visit, and the cost of the ticket is high, costing up to 10,000 dollars. Despite these challenges, the video ends with a positive outlook, highlighting the peaceful and unique lifestyle of the island's residents.
1. The speaker is discussing a video about the most isolated island on Earth, Tristan da Cunha, also known as the world's worst-named island. [Source: Transcript]
2. The island is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between Africa and South America. [Source: Transcript]
3. The island was discovered by Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha in 1506. [Source: Transcript]
4. The island was used as a strategic point for ships traveling from Europe to the Indies in the 16th century. [Source: Transcript]
5. The island was claimed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Kingdom again, with the latter taking possession in 1810. [Source: Transcript]
6. The island became a British colony and the city on the island was named Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. [Source: Transcript]
7. The island's population dwindled due to various hardships, including a terrible winter in 1885 that led to starvation and the death of much of the livestock. [Source: Transcript]
8. The island's population recovered after the United Kingdom offered to resettle the islanders off the island in 1906. [Source: Transcript]
9. The island is very isolated and can only be reached by ship from Cape Town, which takes six to seven days. [Source: Transcript]
10. The island has almost no cars and it's considered a place where there is zero crime. [Source: Transcript]
11. The island has a variety of entertainment options for tourists, including a bar called Albatross Barra and a small museum. [Source: Transcript]