Incredible facts
Despite the fact that the attributes of civilization can now be found everywhere, there are still corners of our Earth where this impact is small.
Namibia
Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. This South African country gets its name from namib Desertand it is home to the largest number of cheetahs - about 2,500 representatives or a quarter of the total population of cheetahs. Giant dunes, ancient petroglyphs, craters and waterfalls make Namibia one of the most pristine landscapes in Africa. It is also the only country whose constitution provides for the preservation of the health of its ecosystem.
Galapagos Islands
Despite the fact that after the trip Darwin these unique islands, where countless travelers have come, the Galapagos Islands are still the most untouched places. The archipelago is home to giant turtles, iguanas, sea lions, penguins, whales and fish and has remained a marine biological reserve for 50 years. It is home to only 23,000 people and is home to hundreds of endemic plant and animal species.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is one of the least explored places in the world. Scientists believe that many of the world's undiscovered plant and animal species are found in the jungle of this country. Exploitation of the country's vast natural resources has been hampered by rugged, rugged terrain, legal difficulties and high infrastructure development costs. Thanks to these problems, the country's landscape remains largely untouched.
Seychelles
In the Seychelles, the largest percentage of land is protected. So, almost 50 percent of the island state is protected. Because of this, the islands have amazing pristine beaches and views such as Seychelles black parrot... Hikers can admire 500 kilometers of clean and soft sand along the coastline of the islands, but only a few tourists can get there.
Butane
While many people think that Tibet is an unpolluted paradise on earth, in fact their small neighbor in the Himalayan mountains, Bhutan is much cleaner. More than 60 percent of the country's territory is under forest cover, and a quarter of its territory is dedicated to national parks and protected areas. Known as " land of the dragon thunder", it is famous for its rocky mountains and valleys and is a place of biodiversity.
Daintree National Park, Australia
Sometimes the older a place is, the more untouched it remains. Daintree National Park in the far north Queensland, home to rainforests that are 110 million years old, and is one of the oldest ecosystems on Earth. The park is home to thousands of plant and tree species that are over 2,500 years old.
Fiordland, New Zealand
On the southwest coast of New Zealand, there is an area Fiordland - wild, rugged terrain, untouched by human development. High mountains bordered by jagged rocky water bodies - all this contributed to the fact that this place has never had a permanent population. Even local Maori came here occasionally only for hunting, fishing and collecting New Zealand gemstones. In addition, the air currents in this region blow directly from Antarctica, and therefore the air in Fiordland is one of the cleanest on the planet.
Kamchatka, Russia
Despite the fact that Russia may not be associated with an untouched environment in our country, Kamchatka is Far EastRussia is a rather wild and empty place surrounded by The Pacific Ocean in the east and Sea of \u200b\u200bOkhotsk in the West. The peninsula is streaked with volcanoes and glaciers, and over the past fifty years, Kamchatka has experienced major earthquakes of up to 9.0 on the Richter scale.
Atacama Desert, Chile
The Atacama is one of the strangest landscapes out there, a desert that really never rains. Salt pools, sand and lava cover most of the 103,600 square kilometers of this area, and its soil is so lifeless that NASA can safely recreate ground tests on Mars in the Atacama Desert. Due to its high altitude, almost no clouds, dry air, lack of light pollution and radio interference from cities located far from each other, this desert is one of the best places in the world for astronomical observations, and there are two main astronomical observatories where you can look at the sky.
Antarctica
Not a country, but a continent - Antarctica is a truly unspoiled place. This is the only continent that people will never settle on, as 96 percent of the island is covered with ice, which reaches an average height of 1.6 km. The number of people conducting and supporting scientific research and other work on the continent and on the adjacent islands varies from 1000 in winter to 5000 in summer.
Penguins, whales, seals and seabirds use the waters around Antarctica as feeding grounds. Although the coldest region on earth is a harsh place for humans, it is an important habitat for the rest of the inhabitants of the earth.
It becomes more and more difficult to return to nature, turn off the monitors and move away from the benefits of civilization, so much so as to say that there is no one around for many kilometers.
I live to one day be on the beach, to travel to the most remote corners of the planet, to find places so remote that only a handful of people live there.
1. Island of Deception, Antarctica
Today, a largely abandoned Antarctic base for Russian and British expeditions, Deception Island lies within a volcano, making it a prime location for geothermal studies (for the handful of Argentine and Spanish explorers who live there). On the island you can meet the occasional tourist in search of chinstrap penguins, and those looking for an opportunity to bury themselves in the sand feel like it almost anywhere.
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3. Island Northguard
Located in the Bay of Bengal, Northwatch Island is a true replica of the outlying islands from the movies. You know, those where adventurers come ashore and are immediately greeted by heavily armed tribal warriors? Dozens of reports of contact with local residents (most recently in 2004, when two fishermen were killed there) suggest that this is it. So if you're trying to leave the comfortable life of your laptop behind, this is probably the best place to be, as long as you can convince the locals to take you for theirs. How to live in such conditions, you can find out here Kursella.ru.
4. Alert, Nunavut, Canada
Although there is no permanent population, Alert is the northernmost settlement on the planet. Just 500 miles from the North Pole, the inhabitants of Alert all exist in a small section of the region, and are composed of scientists monitoring the atmosphere and weather, and military personnel working in military radio intelligence centers, where the radio signal reaches.
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6. Kerguelen Islands, Indian Ocean
Also known as the abandoned islands, the Kerguelen Islands are known as one of the most isolated places in the world. The total population of the 4483 square kilometers of the island is around 70-110, so it is very easy not to bump into another person if you don't want to.
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8. Mount Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan
A remote mountain (or three mountains, in fact) located on the border between Bhutan and Tibet, Gangkhar Puensum is the highest point in Bhutan, and possibly the tallest mountain on the planet that no one has ever conquered. Failure after failure, mountaineering was ultimately banned in the region. Few dare to go to the mountains, which means this is a great place to ditch people all together.
9. Pitcairn Islands
Inhabited by the descendants of famous rebels, Pitcairn is mostly uninhabitable and therefore the island chain has a total population of about 56 on the main Pitcairn Island. The southernmost point of French Polynesia, Pitcairn Island, is only accessible by boat, so tourists are rarely seen here (with the exception of a handful of day trips from one of the 10 cruise ships that pass through the area each year).
10. Tristan da Cunha, Atlantic Ocean
The most remote archipelago in the world, Tristan da Cunha (population 264) is a group of volcanic islands in the South African region. You will need 6 days by boat to get here, and there are not many ships going here these days, so getting there is getting harder. You can bet that these places will remain virtually untouched forever.
11. Easter Island, Chile
Also known as Rapa Nui, this island of giant stone heads is recognized to be noticeably more populous than most equally remote locations (for example, compared to Tristan da Cunha, and the closest inhabited island is Pitcairn). Located more than 3,000 kilometers off the coast of Chile, the island does see several times more visitors than its population.
12. Socotra Island, Yemen
Situated among three other islands in the Indian Ocean, Socotra is the largest in the chain, and possibly the most unusual. A third of the local flora is unique and is not found anywhere else, because of this, the island received the title of one of the "most alien places on Earth."
13. North Pole of Inaccessibility
Farthest from any continent on the planet, the North Pole of Inaccessibility is not land, but the northernmost mass of Arctic ice. As a result, the displacement of the ice shelf suggests no permanent structures in the area. There is still debate about whether at least someone reached there on foot on the ice.
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15. Rainforests of the Amazon, Brazil
3,418,000 square kilometers of dense jungle includes the rainforest of the Amazon Basin, which spans over 9 separate countries and contains 390,000,000,000 trees. It's easy to get lost there. Fun fact: More than half of the Amazon soil needed to maintain vegetation comes each year from the Sahara.
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17. Supai, Arizona
It is the most remote location in the United States, and its 208 residents still send and receive mail on a mule. Seriously.
18. Illokkortoormiut, Greenland
One of the most remote towns in and so remote Greenland, Illokkortoormiut has a population of 452. The name translates as "inhabitants of a large house." Located in East Greenland, the economy is still based on a long tradition of whale and polar bear hunting.
19. Antarctic Station Amundsen - Scott
Amundsen-Scott Research Station, located at the southernmost point in the world, is home to 50 to 200 researchers. Located on a drifting ice floe, the research base finds a polar day, 6 months long, the temperature can rise to -15 degrees, and one polar night, the same duration, when the temperature can drop to -100 degrees.
20.Fula, Scotland
Perhaps the farthest from the inhabited islands of Great Britain, Fula (or "Bird Island" in Old Norse) seems to have been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, which is impressive given that the current population is about 38. This isolation means that Fula was one of the last places in the world where Norn (derived from Old Norse) was actually used until the 19th century.
21. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
While this site claims to be the largest settlement in all of Antarctica at the present time, this does not mean anything. A cornerstone of the US Antarctic Exploration Program, McMurdo serves as the final stop before the final push to the South Pole, and is home to 113 scientists and some support personnel.
22. Oymyakon, Siberia
Located close to the North Pole, the village of Oymyakon retains a small population due to its status as one of the coldest inhabited places in the world. The soil is constantly frozen, which is especially unusual, because in summer it can warm up to -81 degrees.
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24. Svalbard, Norgegia
Formerly known as Spitsbergen, Svalbord is located halfway between Norway and the North Pole. There are 5 species of land mammals that can be found there: Svalbard reindeer, polar bear, arctic fox, southern vole and humans. The majority of the population is multi-racial: researchers, miners, and those working in the tourism industry. Svalbard is considered one of the safest places on Earth, the number of reported crimes per year tends to zero.
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27. St Kilda, Scotland
Although the St Kilda archipelago may have had a permanent population of up to 180 inhabitants for 2,000 years, there have been no permanent residents since 1930. There is an old joke that gives an idea of \u200b\u200bhow historically isolated this archipelago was: the islanders could communicate with the rest of the world in one of two ways: 1) climb to the highest point of the island and light bonfires, 2) write messages on small carved boats, and send them out to sea.
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29. Bouvet Island, Norway
The world's most remote island, the Norwegian Bouvet is completely uninhabited. The first successful mission to conquer the highest point on the island took place quite recently - in 2012, and a team of four left the time capsule, which will open in 2062.
30. South Cocos Islands, Australia
Only 2 of the 24 South Cocos Islands are inhabited, with a total population of 600. Located between Australia and Sri Lanka, the islands have played a historically tactical role given their proximity to the Indian Ocean and South China Sea Routes, and the presence of a major communications station on Direction Island, which was fought for during both world wars.
31. Macquarie Island, Australia
Located between New Zealand and Australia, Macquarie is home to 20-40 people, and all King Penguins in breeding season. All King Penguins. On the ground. In one place.
32. Rapa Iti, French Polynesia
A small counterpart of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Rapa Iti is home to 497 people and several species of migratory birds, making the island a key bird area. The island is colloquially known as “Rapa” and the name refers to an area that includes a small handful of mostly uninhabited islands and 4 large volcanoes.
33. Medog, Tibet
Medog's vast farmland offers one person per square mile, and has a pleasant climate that is home to over 3,000 different plant species. The last county in all of China with no access road, Medog did not have a highway until 2010, which means it’s only a matter of time before buildings aggressively start popping up in the region.
34. Cape York Peninsula, Australia
A remote peninsula in the far north of Queensland, Cape York Peninsula remains home to many Aboriginal communities despite the region's poor soil. The area is experiencing an influx of campers and nature-minded tourists, but the preservation of the peninsula has been a priority since the 90s and is strictly controlled there.
35. Koryaksky District, Russia
The massive 301,500 square kilometers that make up the Koryak District are home to the smallest population of any constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Either way, people seem to be leaving the Koryak District at a relatively constant rate, which means it could become one of the largest abandoned areas in the next few decades.
36. Peter I Island, Antarctica
This volcanic island is located at a distance of 450 kilometers from Antarctica, completely uninhabited, thanks in large part to the ice sheet, which makes it inaccessible. The majority of the inhabitants of this island are represented almost exclusively by seals and seabirds.
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38. Changtang, Tibet
Representing a huge swath of the legendary Tibetan Highlands, Changtang is home to an almost exclusively nomadic people who roam with livestock, as the climate is too harsh to create permanent farms. It is also home to the highest inhabited village on the planet, Karzok, on the shores of Lake Tsomorari.
40. Mystery in Siberia
After the Russian word for “forest,” Siberian Taiga is an ecoregion in the largest biome in the world. Covering more than 3,901,000 square kilometers, the taiga is an amazing combination of biodiversity, more than 2,300 plant species alone, despite the harsh growing conditions.
The last frontier on Earth. It is located in the South Pole area, it is difficult to find any signs of the human population, much less traces of any government. Basically, penguins, seals and ice are all that this continent is. You cannot imagine how exciting the endless streams of ice are until you see them with your own eyes. Antarctica has a dramatic landscape that sets it apart from any other area. Feel the chill with your whole body as you watch a giant chunk of ice break off the ice shelf and crash into the sea. You will get the thrill of dodging icebergs on your trip to Antarctica, making your ship a dwarf by comparison.
What to tell those who choose cruises to Antarctica? There is a lot of ice here. As many as the eye can see! There are only glaciers around. Some of them are blue, some are whiter than white, such a pure color you could hardly ever imagine. All around your ship is floating ice, some icebergs the size of a mountain. Seals and penguins in Antarctica bask in the sun on huge chunks of ice.
This is a desert, practically untouched by man. When you see random huts, polar stations in Antarctica, or another vessel, it looks strange against the backdrop of a vast desert. However, Antarctica is also disappearing. Global warming is shrinking the Antarctic ice cap. And sadly, you can see with your own eyes how it happens.
How to get there and the price of the issue
Consider the cost. It will be quite expensive. Only about 35,000 people visit Antarctica every year, and 5,000 of them are scientists. The only way for tourists looking to get to Antarctica is by cruise ship, and it won't be a regular cruise. First of all, you need to sail to South America, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand to take a seat on board specially equipped ships that will protect you during your long journey to Antarctica and back. Only about 25 ships are capable of making such a trip. There is simply not enough healthy competition to lower prices. However, the journey is worth it. You probably watched such a stunning sight as Antarctica from a satellite, but the reality is a thousand times more incredible!
How long should you plan your trip?
Plan your trip for the Antarctic summer. That is, for the period when it is winter in the northern hemisphere. Tours to Antarctica usually run from November to March. At this time, the weather in Antarctica is relatively good. There is too much ice at any other time of the year. The good news for tourists is that this time of year only gets dark for a few hours throughout the night. Expect to spend 2-3 weeks traveling. Otherwise, you will spend most of your time on the way back and forth, and simply will not have time to enjoy your stay in Antarctica. But know, Antarctica will give you a photo for a long, long memory. Having devoted as much time as possible to this adventure, you can experience genuine emotions.
Purpose of Travel
Decide what kind of travel you want to get. What is more important to you: comfort or adventure? There are large ships from major cruise lines that sail to Antarctica. As a rule, they include several other ports in the southern hemisphere in their route. You will enjoy all the amenities you would expect from a luxury cruise on these ships, including treatments, restaurants, entertainment and a spa. However, large ships do not allow passengers to disembark in Antarctica. The International Association of Antarctic Tourist Operators limits the number of tourists per landing site to 100. If you really want to set foot in Antarctica, go for small cruise ships. They tend to be converted from science ships. You won't find the comfort of a luxury cruise here, but visiting Antarctica will become much more intimate. The experience will differ dramatically depending on your choice.
id \u003d "razdel"\u003eEdMar remembered plans for the end of the lease.
To extend or not to extend the lease term to a company that regularly paid for the land of the municipality, but has not built anything on it over the past three years? Today this question is facing the Balabanov administration, and so far no answer has been found.
YEARS OF HOPES
Almost three years ago, EdMar LLC rented 6.4 hectares of municipal land on the Gagarin field. This is exactly the area that Plitspichprom CJSC has undertaken to develop and where the governor Anatoly ARTAMONOV promised the townspeople a new kindergarten. However, the affairs of PSP did not go as optimistic as the developer himself assumed, today some of the apartments in the already finished Gagarin microdistrict will not find their owners in any way, and therefore the CJSC did not dare to invest in the new project and transferred its lease right to EdMar LLC ...
The new tenant was already trying to implement the project for the construction of a new microdistrict on his own. However, in reality, I could not advance further than paperwork. As the city's architect Vsevolod NERUSHEV announced, today the LLC has an agreement on two stages of work: the construction of communications and the construction of two ten-storey five-section houses.
The lease is valid until February 17, 2017. Further, the administration must have grounds to either extend it, or refuse to extend it and re-put the site up for auction.
POLAR OPINIONS
The lessee, who has already invested his own funds in this unrealized project, naturally hopes to extend the lease for three years. During this time, representatives of the company assured the administration and depot corps, they will try to find an investor who will implement the plan.
However, only a few believed in the promises. Deputy Nikolai GUSEV took the side of entrepreneurs. The parliamentarian reinforced his position with a ruble, they say, now the city has about 700 thousand rubles a year for this area. If you take the land and put it up for auction again, it is not known whether there will be anyone willing to invest their money in it? So, the principle “a bird is better in hand”, in his opinion, is more correct.
Deputy Svetlana ZATSARINNAYA did not share this opinion, who believes that if over the past three years the tenant has not started work on the land, then it is wrong to hope that he will do it in the next three, rather difficult economically, years. Even if EdMar manages to drive piles and fill in a concrete platform before the end of the lease term, at least necessary for registration of land in the registrar's property, then there is no certainty that buildings will subsequently grow out of this and be put into operation, and the next unfinished the city does not need.
WITHOUT TOTAL
What fate awaits this land plot is not clear. To extend the lease, the administration not only wants, but needs to see a real result. But there is no reason to hope that during the winter period EdMar will start laying underground utilities, which are done either before the construction of the building, or at the same time.
As the deputies understood from all the explanations of the tenants, the LLC itself has no money for this project. They were looking for an investor, but never found. It is silly to expect that such interest will appear in a matter of days before the end of the year. And therefore, if a construction site appears on more than six hectares, its prospects are likely to be deplorable.
For the city administration, which, on its own initiative, brought the deputies and tenants together to communicate on the merits of the issue, the views of the parliamentarians, naturally, are only advisory in nature. However, as a result of the meeting, the commission on urban economy did not make any general decision at all. So now the officials will have to carefully weigh the pros and cons, so as not to make excuses for the wrong decision in front of the same City Duma.
Anna KNYAZEVA