Gough Island and Inaccessible Island

Gough Island and Inaccessible Island

Gough Island is one of the few islands in the cold temperate zone of the South Atlantic that has not been damaged by humans and retains a well-preserved marine ecosystem. It is the world's largest habitat for seabirds and one of the most spectacular sights in the ocean. Inaccessible Island is located in the South Pacific, covering an area of 14 square kilometers, and is an extension of Gough Island. Gough Island was first inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1995, and the site is now known as Gough and Inaccessible Islands.

Gough Island is an island in the South Atlantic formed by the weathering of Tertiary volcanic rock, resulting in a mountainous terrain, numerous coastal cliffs, and some uneven highlands with elevations over 910 meters. It is home to two rare local bird species—the Tristan albatross and the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross—as well as 12 endemic plant species, with 49 plants found only on Gough Island. Inaccessible Island hosts two local bird species, eight plant species, and at least ten invertebrate species.

Gough Island is one of the most important habitats for seabirds in the world, with a total of 54 rare seabird species. The island's mammals include seals and sea lions, with seals living along the island’s shores and sea lions found only in hidden areas on the eastern coast. Other mammals on the island include whales and blue dolphins.

Foreign name: Gough and Inaccessible Islands

Must-visit reason: The world's largest habitat for seabirds

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Saint Helena, Inaccessible Island [Saint Helena,Inaccessible Island]