Bashny.Net
Top 9 most bizarre places in which people live in spite of everything
Bashny.Net
Dungeons, volcano, swamp with crocodiles - a person is able to get in at all, it would seem, is not suitable for living areas
Aogashima, Japan: Life on the volcano
. Residents of the island-volcano Aogashima so accustomed to the constant danger that they consider this state of affairs quite natural. It may seem that the double crater, towering over the sea, there is little suitable for life, but the islanders disagree. These empty places in the densely populated Japan can be counted on the fingers.
Coober Pedy, Australia: "the white man's hole»
In the central part of the South Australian people climbed into the ground. Literally. So initially the inhabitants of the town of Coober Pedy opals are simply mined and then apparently decided that the way to work takes too much time and went into the hole. The idea to organize the underworld pursued and more meaningful purpose: not fry the Australian sun in the mountains; moreover, in such conditions it is much easier to save precious water. Residents of Coober Pedy could skillfully integrated into malleable rock houses, churches, and even a golf course. However, the market demand of the underground city housing in recent falls. Perhaps it's time to get out to the outside.
Palmerston, Cook Islands - an island of the same family
In 1863, the island of Palmerston in the Pacific landed Englishman William Masters and three Tahitian. The first colonists were doing is not known, but the beginning of XX century the number of inhabitants of the island with the name of the Masters has risen to 134 people. Atoll, a remote from the nearest "big land", New Zealand, more than 3000 kilometers, and has remained an island of the same family.
Dixon, Russia: Arctic Gate
A small village on the coast of Dixon Kara Sea - the most northerly town in Russia. The long polar night and the average annual temperature is -11, 4 ° C, coupled with the transport isolation creates not the most favorable conditions for life. Nevertheless, Dixon still remain about 500 people. Most of them are employed in the service sector or work in the port (when navigation is opened). Life in the village - the endless "Groundhog Day." Or night, if we are talking about the period from November to March.
La Rinconada, Peru in rarefied air
Settlement in the Andes, located at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level, considered the most mountainous settlement in the world. Thin air, low temperatures and close to the primitive conditions of existence does not stop tens of thousands of workers who come to La Rinconada in search of gold ore.
Principality of Sealand: Island of Lost Dreams
Virtual, unrecognized microstate Principality of Sealand occupies platform Rafs Tower in the North Sea area of approximately 0, 001 sq. km. Meanwhile, two of his subjects are quite satisfied with life: play mini golf, coin money and are prepared to repeat the success of 2008 in the egg throwing world championships. And in between catching British Wi-Fi and are trying to establish diplomatic relations with at least one truly recognized by the state.
Sealand state, proclaimed in 1967 by the British retired Major Paddy Roy Bates. Bates proclaimed himself monarch (Prince) Sealand, and his family - the ruling dynasty; they and those who consider themselves subjects of Sealand, conduct activities to create and develop attributes of the Duchy of similar attributes of the world's states (flag, emblem and anthem, constitution, public office, diplomacy, produced collectible postage stamps, coins and so on. n.). Sealand's first constitution came into force in 1975. There were flag and coat of arms.
Pitcairn Islands, UK: end of the world
We need to try very hard to in the era of high-speed ships and aircraft to be more than one and a half day journey from the nearest settlement. Pitcairn is coping with the task. The group of islands, lost in the Pacific Ocean, is located at a distance from the shopping and tourist destinations. Meanwhile, to meet with local residents in the amount of slightly more than 50 people had already arrived four Russians: evidenced by the signed bill carefully left a local café
.
Louisiana, United States: living in the swamp
The rugged marshland in southern Louisiana Cajun live - the descendants of the French settlers, forced to lead a very interesting life. Every year, exactly one month in the United States opened the hunting season for alligators - Cajun eternal enemies in the struggle for dominance in the marshes. During this time, hunters need to catch the largest possible number of animals, thereby ensuring the well-being of their families. About Cajun life, in particular, he tells TV show "People swamps" that goes on the History Channel on Wednesdays.
Loading ... Loading ...
Liked? Share with your friends!
Loading ... Loading ...
Aogashima, Japan: Life on the volcano
. Residents of the island-volcano Aogashima so accustomed to the constant danger that they consider this state of affairs quite natural. It may seem that the double crater, towering over the sea, there is little suitable for life, but the islanders disagree. These empty places in the densely populated Japan can be counted on the fingers.
Coober Pedy, Australia: "the white man's hole»
In the central part of the South Australian people climbed into the ground. Literally. So initially the inhabitants of the town of Coober Pedy opals are simply mined and then apparently decided that the way to work takes too much time and went into the hole. The idea to organize the underworld pursued and more meaningful purpose: not fry the Australian sun in the mountains; moreover, in such conditions it is much easier to save precious water. Residents of Coober Pedy could skillfully integrated into malleable rock houses, churches, and even a golf course. However, the market demand of the underground city housing in recent falls. Perhaps it's time to get out to the outside.
Palmerston, Cook Islands - an island of the same family
In 1863, the island of Palmerston in the Pacific landed Englishman William Masters and three Tahitian. The first colonists were doing is not known, but the beginning of XX century the number of inhabitants of the island with the name of the Masters has risen to 134 people. Atoll, a remote from the nearest "big land", New Zealand, more than 3000 kilometers, and has remained an island of the same family.
Dixon, Russia: Arctic Gate
A small village on the coast of Dixon Kara Sea - the most northerly town in Russia. The long polar night and the average annual temperature is -11, 4 ° C, coupled with the transport isolation creates not the most favorable conditions for life. Nevertheless, Dixon still remain about 500 people. Most of them are employed in the service sector or work in the port (when navigation is opened). Life in the village - the endless "Groundhog Day." Or night, if we are talking about the period from November to March.
La Rinconada, Peru in rarefied air
Settlement in the Andes, located at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level, considered the most mountainous settlement in the world. Thin air, low temperatures and close to the primitive conditions of existence does not stop tens of thousands of workers who come to La Rinconada in search of gold ore.
Principality of Sealand: Island of Lost Dreams
Virtual, unrecognized microstate Principality of Sealand occupies platform Rafs Tower in the North Sea area of approximately 0, 001 sq. km. Meanwhile, two of his subjects are quite satisfied with life: play mini golf, coin money and are prepared to repeat the success of 2008 in the egg throwing world championships. And in between catching British Wi-Fi and are trying to establish diplomatic relations with at least one truly recognized by the state.
Sealand state, proclaimed in 1967 by the British retired Major Paddy Roy Bates. Bates proclaimed himself monarch (Prince) Sealand, and his family - the ruling dynasty; they and those who consider themselves subjects of Sealand, conduct activities to create and develop attributes of the Duchy of similar attributes of the world's states (flag, emblem and anthem, constitution, public office, diplomacy, produced collectible postage stamps, coins and so on. n.). Sealand's first constitution came into force in 1975. There were flag and coat of arms.
Pitcairn Islands, UK: end of the world
We need to try very hard to in the era of high-speed ships and aircraft to be more than one and a half day journey from the nearest settlement. Pitcairn is coping with the task. The group of islands, lost in the Pacific Ocean, is located at a distance from the shopping and tourist destinations. Meanwhile, to meet with local residents in the amount of slightly more than 50 people had already arrived four Russians: evidenced by the signed bill carefully left a local café
.
Louisiana, United States: living in the swamp
The rugged marshland in southern Louisiana Cajun live - the descendants of the French settlers, forced to lead a very interesting life. Every year, exactly one month in the United States opened the hunting season for alligators - Cajun eternal enemies in the struggle for dominance in the marshes. During this time, hunters need to catch the largest possible number of animals, thereby ensuring the well-being of their families. About Cajun life, in particular, he tells TV show "People swamps" that goes on the History Channel on Wednesdays.
Loading ... Loading ...
Liked? Share with your friends!
Loading ... Loading ...
Tags
See also
10 most romantic places in the world
The worst place on earth: where to go on Halloween
Top 7 most romantic places: "The whole world for two"
The most mysterious places on the planet
TOP-10 most dangerous places on the planet
Facts about the strangest things we've found in the universe lately
On Google maps reflected the most photographed places on the planet
Named 10 most polluted places in the world
Top 10 most polluted places on the planet
