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Neighboring Countries of Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Pitcairn Islands
Location
Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about midway between Peru and New Zealand
Area
47 km² — about three-tenths the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Rugged volcanic formation; rocky coastline with cliffs
Climate
Tropical; hot and humid; modified by southeast trade winds; rainy season (November to March)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Palwala Valley Point on Big Ridge 347 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Miro trees (used for handicrafts), fish
Natural hazards
Occasional tropical cyclones (especially November to March), but generally only heavy tropical storms; landslides
Good to know
Britain's most isolated dependency; only the larger island of Pitcairn is inhabited, but it has no port or natural harbor; supplies must be transported by longboat from larger ships stationed offshore
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Pitcairn Islands
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).