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Pitcairn Islands

Pitcairn Group of Islands

Oceania · Polynesia

Capital
Adamstown
Population
67
Area
47 km²
Region
Polynesia
Languages
English
Currency
New Zealand dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Pitcairn Islands
Oceania · Polynesia
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ContinentOceania · Polynesia
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Pitcairn Islands is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

John Adams

historical figure

He was one of the last surviving Bounty mutineers and an early settler of Pitcairn Island.

Local Delicacy

Pilhi

This traditional Pitcairn dish is made from mashed banana and coconut.

National Symbols

National animalGreen sea turtle
National birdHenderson petrel

Famous Landmark & Geography

Bounty Bay, a famous landmark of Pitcairn Islands

Bounty Bay

This small bay is famous as the landing place of the Bounty mutineers.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropSweet potato

Sweet potato is a traditional staple garden crop on Pitcairn and among the most practical food crops grown there.

Most grown fruitBanana

Bananas are widely grown in household plots and are one of Pitcairn’s most familiar fruits.

Major Cities

Adamstown

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Pawala Valley Ridge347 m

Major Airports

Totegegie Airport · Mangareva
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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Guitar

Guitar is central to Pitcairn community singing and the island’s small-scale social music-making.

2
Ukulele

Ukulele is widely associated with Polynesian-influenced island song traditions on Pitcairn.

3
Accordion

Accordion has been used in communal dances and traditional-style island entertainment.

4
Drum

Basic drums support group singing and dance in local community performances.

5
Banjo

Banjo has appeared in Pitcairn’s mixed Anglo-Polynesian musical heritage and informal music sessions.