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What are the least known territories in the world?

Kade Livard

Hey there!

First of all, what’s a territory? A territory is a piece of land that belongs to a country or region. There are many territories in the world, some bigger and more known than others. But what about the least known territories in the world? Let’s explore some of them!

1. Pitcairn Islands: have you ever heard of them? These four islands in the South Pacific Ocean are the least populated territory in the world, with just about 50 people living on them. They belong to the United Kingdom but are quite isolated and not many people know about them.

2. Bouvet Island: this is a remote island located in the Southern Ocean, closer to Antarctica than any other continent. It is an uninhabited island and belongs to Norway.

3. Clipperton Island: this tiny island is located in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Mexico. It is considered a French territory but is uninhabited and has very little economic or political value.

4. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: this territory is a British Overseas Territory located in the Atlantic Ocean, just east of Argentina. It is home to several species of birds and marine mammals, but it is not very well known.

5. Heard Island and McDonald Islands: this is another Australian territory, located in the Southern Ocean, roughly halfway between Madagascar and Antarctica. It is also uninhabited and is primarily used for scientific research.

These are just a few examples of the least known territories in the world. They may not be very popular or famous, but they are still important parts of our planet!