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It was discovered by the Portugese explorer Tristao da Cunha in 1506. The islands came into British possession in 1816 and the name was anglicised to Tristan da Cunha
From the explorer who shipwrecked there in the 1500's.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Island got it's name from the first person on the island, Sir Da cunha.
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What is the main island in Tristan da cunha?
Tristan da Cunha IS the main island and there are a couple of smaller ones.
Who discovered Tristan da cunha?
Tristan da Cunha was discovered by Tristao da Cunha in 1506. He named the island after himself.
What sea is near Tristan Da Cunha?
Tristan da Cunha is a volcanic island in the South Atlantic.
Loneliest Island in world?
Tristan da Cunha
How did Tristan Da Cunha get his name?
From the name of the Portuguese explorer who first sighted the island in 1506
Which island is considered to be the worlds loneliest island?
Tristan da Cunha
What is Tristan da cunha's scale?
what is the scale of tristan da cunha
How big is Tristan da Cunha island?
59,000 by 22,000
Which ocean is the island of Tristan da Cunha in?
The South Atlantic
How is the island Tristan da cunha?
80 square miles
What are examples of remote areas?
The island of Tristan da Cunha
What is the motto of Tristan da Cunha?
The motto of Tristan da Cunha is 'Our faith is our strength'.
