Tristan da Cunha Facts

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What is Tristan da Cunha a part of?

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The UK's Overseas Territory of St Helena Ascension.

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What is the capital of Tristan da Cunha?

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Edinburgh of the Seven Seas.

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What is the nearest inhabited land mass to Tristan da Cunha and its distance?

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Saint Helena: 1500 miles.

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What is the distance from Tristan da Cunha to South Africa?

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1750 miles.

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What is the distance from Tristan da Cunha to South America?

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2088 miles.

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How can one access Tristan da Cunha?

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By a 7 day boat journey from Cape Town, South Africa.

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What type of volcano is Tristan da Cunha?

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A hotspot volcano.

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When did Tristan da Cunha last erupt?

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In 1961 and 1962.

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Who was the first person to spot Tristan da Cunha?

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Tristao da Cunha in 1506.