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Henderson Island

Pitcairn Islands, Henderson Island

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Henderson Island

LocationPitcairn Islands, Henderson Island
RegionHenderson Island
TypeWorld Heritage Site
Coordinates-24.3750°, -128.3250°
Established1988
Area37.3
Nearest CityAdamstown (193 km)
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About Henderson Island

A raised coral atoll inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, one of the last two such atolls on Earth whose ecosystems remain largely undisturbed by humans. It is internationally significant for its endemic species, including four flightless or unique land birds (Henderson fruit dove, lorikeet, reed warbler and crake) and numerous endemic plants and invertebrates.

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