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Henderson Island: A Remote Haven of Biodiversity

Henderson Island, a remote atoll in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the most pristine and unique ecosystems on Earth. This uninhabited island, measuring approximately 9.6 by 5.1 kilometers, forms part of the Pitcairn Island Group, along with Pitcairn, Oeno, and Ducie Islands. With an area of 37.3 square kilometers, Henderson Island lies 193 kilometers northeast of Pitcairn Island, the only inhabited island in the group.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has been practically untouched by a human presence. Its isolated location provides the ideal context for studying the dynamics of insular evolution and natural selection. It is particularly notable for the 10 plants and four land birds that are endemic to the island.

Encyclopedia Record: Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands)

Henderson Island is an uninhabited island in the south Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Pitcairn Island Group, together with Pitcairn, Oeno, and Ducie Islands. Measuring 9.6 by 5.1 kilometres, it has an area of 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi) and is located 193 km northeast of Pitcairn Island, which is the only inhabited island of the group. It has poor soil and little fresh water, and is unsuitable for agriculture. There are three beaches on the northern end and the remaining coast comprises steep cliffs up to 15 m (50 ft) in height. In 1902, it was annexed to the Pitcairn Islands colony, which is now a British Overseas Territory.

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