| Adamstown | |
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| Coordinates: 25°4′S 130°6′W / 25.067°S 130.1°WCoordinates: 25°4′S 130°6′W / 25.067°S 130.1°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Territory | Pitcairn |
| Island | Pitcairn |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Mike Warren (2007) |
| Area [1] | |
| - Total | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| - Land | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Total | 48 |
Adamstown is the only settlement of the Pitcairn Islands, and by default, the capital of the Pitcairn Islands.
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History
Geography
The town is located on the central-north side of the island of Pitcairn, in front of the Pacific Ocean and close to the Bounty Bay, the only seaport of the island.
Overview
Adamstown has a population of 48, which constitutes the entire population of the Pitcairn Islands. The hamlet currently holds the record for the smallest capital in the world, but it still has access to television, satellite internet, and a new expensive telephone. The main point of contact is still the ham radio. The city is where most residents eat and sleep, while they mainly pick fruit and hunt for food at other areas of the island [2].
Personalities
- Fletcher Christian (1764-1793)
- John Adams (1768-1829)
- Ned Young (1762-1800)
- Thursday October Christian (1790-1831)
- Meralda Warren (b. 1959)
- Joshua Hill (1773-1844?)
- Steve Christian, Calculator Programmer
Photogallery
 Church of Adamstown |
 People landing on Bounty Bay |
 Bible of the Bounty in the church of Adamstown |
Notes and references
- ^ Area of the island of Pitcairn
- ^ www.lareau.org/pitc.html
See also
- Bounty Bay
- HMS Bounty
- Island Council of Pitcairn
- Pitcairn sexual assault trial of 2004
- List of rulers of the Pitcairn Islands (Local Heads)
External links
Media related to Adamstown at Wikimedia Commons- Adamstown travel guide at Travellerspoint
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