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The woman asks the captain of the ship:
- And who is this man on the shore running around the fire, jumping and waving his arms to us?
Captain:
“I don’t know, but every time we sail by, he is so happy.
Joke
What is the same? According to the Guinness Book of Records, this is Bishop Rock. It is located in the south of Great Britain and is one of 1040. There is only one lighthouse on the island and nothing else ... This list can be continued indefinitely - after all, there are a huge number of undeveloped baby islands on our planet, as well as. Nevertheless, our rating consists of small ones with a developed tourist infrastructure and is compiled according to the information provided by the site https://www.frommers.com.
1 Caye Caulker, Belize - 6.5 sq. km
The island is located in the Caribbean Sea, 20 miles off the coast of Belize. The largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere is located here. Population - less than 1500 inhabitants. In the past, this is a small fishing village with three sandy roads. Now it is a small but fascinating resort, loved by tourists.
2 Fox Island, Alaska - 10.4 sq. km
The sheltered coves and pebbly beaches of this island off the coast of Seward provide an excellent haven for a variety of marine life. Visiting this small island, you can get acquainted with sea lions and whales.
3 Saba Island, Lesser Antilles - 13 sq. km
Located in the Caribbean, west of Saint Martin. The population of the island is 1200 people. It has practically no beaches, but it is attractive for diving and hiking enthusiasts. The island's landscape - a dormant volcano - attracts many tourists. The most favorable period for visiting is from January to March.
4 Corvo Island, Azores –15.6 sq. km
It is part of the Azores archipelago. Located in the Atlantic Ocean west of the coast of Portugal. Only 300 people live here. The temperate climate allows tourists to enjoy snorkeling, fishing, a variety of fresh seafood and secluded walks all year round.
5 Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands - 15.7 sq. km
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean. There are only seven permanent residents. But here you can see five species of penguins, killer whales, elephant seals. The favorable tourist season lasts from October to April.
6 South Bass Island, Ohio - 20.8 sq. km
Location - Lake Erie, off the northeastern coast of Ohio. The population is less than 400 people. Despite this, the island offers boating, camping. Has its own brewery and winery.
7 Little St. Simons Island, Georgia - 40.61 sq. km
Only 25 people work and live on this island, the rest are few tourists. This small island is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Georgia and is part of the Golden Isles of Georgia archipelago. The landscape of the island consists of beautiful pristine beaches combined with a cedar forest and pristine coastline. The high tourist season is spring.
8 Benguerra Island, Mozambique Islands - 55 sq. km
The second largest island in the archipelago (after Bazaruto Island). This is the territory of the National Marine Reserve. The rarest animals live here: terns, flamingos, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants. 1.5 km east of the island is the "2nd Mile" coral reef, which is recognized as one of the best for diving in Mozambique. In addition to the extraordinary beauty of the underwater coral, the reef is home to small shark species, clown fish, conger eel and many colorful tropical fish.
9 Yap, Micronesia - 101.4 sq. km
Part of the Federated States of Micronesia - South Pacific. This is one of the best diving spots. By the way, the island is only partly developed for tourism and partly for the countryside. Only 1200 permanent residents live here.
10 Madeline Island, Wisconsin, USA - 109.2 sq. km
This island is the only developed island in the 22 Apostle islands. Only 300 permanent residents live here all year round. High season for tourists is from May to October. In summer you can enjoy golfing, kayaking or cycling, and in winter you can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Rest on a small island is like a trip to a small exotic country that is lost on the world map and lives its own original life, with its own concepts of civilization and special cultural flavor. Travel and enjoy the pristine beaches, extraordinary natural landscape and the friendliness of the few locals.
How many islands are there in the world? Perhaps this is the most mysterious information. Although many researchers claim that there are about 500 thousand of them on planet Earth. They differ in size, distance from continents, population and other factors. Each of them has its own history, and some of them even make up legends. We present you with a selection of the smallest islands in the world that attract the attention of tourists.
Bishop Rock
The smallest built-up island in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. It is located 6400 m west of the Scilly Archipelago in Cornwall. The area of the island is only 720 sq. m. It is so small that on its entire territory there is only one building - a 49-meter tower of a granite lighthouse, which for several centuries saved many ships from shipwreck. From 1858 until 1992, there were caretakers at the lighthouse who had to live next to the ever-raging sea. Today Bishop Rock is very popular with tourists; boat excursions are conducted to the ancient lighthouse and provide an opportunity for extreme lovers to live there for a period of one to three weeks.
How to get there: from the major cities of England to the only airport in the Scilly archipelago - St. Mary's, then by boat or helicopter to the island.
Tiberina (Isola Tiberina)
A small island, which is shaped like a ship running aground, is located on the Tiber River in Rome. Its area is 270 m long and 67 m wide. Any tourist can get to the island. To do this, you do not have to hire a helicopter or rent a boat, you can reach it on foot - Tiberina is connected to the capital of Italy by two ancient bridges, Fabrizio and Honor. Many legends and myths are associated with this island, which are so intertwined with official historical facts that it is already difficult to figure out where the truth is and where the fiction is. Currently, in the territory of Tiberina, there is the active hospital of San Giovanni di Dio, better known as Fatebenefratelli, the fortress tower of Pierleoni and the Basilica of St. Bartolomeo.
How to get there: from the center of Rome on foot or by car. The island is located on the Tiber embankment, close to the Trastevere area and the Jewish Quarter.
Bay Island (Dunbar Rock)
Rumor has it that on this tiny island in Honduras more than a hundred years ago, a pirate nicknamed Blackbeard hid his treasures in Dunbar Rock. It’s so good that until now no one has managed to find this mysterious treasure. Apparently, that's why Bey was resold so often. Today, on the territory of the island, the area of which does not exceed half a hectare, a three-storey villa has been built, surrounded by a man-made oak forest. This piece of land is especially loved by fans of scuba diving, who come here to observe the rich fauna and flora in the clear water.
How to get there: by plane or ferry from the largest cities in Honduras to Guanaja Island, then by boat to the villa.
Just Room Enough Island
It is this island that is the smallest inhabited island in the world, but not officially, like Bishop Rock, but in fact. Its area is only 306 sq. m. But this was enough for the American Sizeland family, who acquired it in 1950 to plant a tree there and build a cottage with a veranda. Just Room Enough Island is part of the Thousand Islands Archipelago, located on the St. Lawrence River along the border between Canada and the United States. There are 1864 islands in the archipelago, the size of which ranges from 100 sq. km to land plots of about 0.1 sq. m.
How to get there: by car from the nearest Canadian cities or from any major city in Western America to the Thousand Islands National Park or by public transport - the Greyhound bus from Brockville or Kingston (Canada). Next take a boat or pleasure boat to the island.
Foula
One of the Shetland Islands and the most remote from all inhabited island in Britain. Fula is located 32 km west of the neighboring island. Despite this, more than 30 people currently live on the island. They are all like one big, friendly family. Most of them earn their living by fishing, sheep breeding and tourism. Fula Island is very attractive for tourists, but not everyone risks visiting it due to frequent storms. In case of bad weather, it is simply not possible to leave there. And the locals say that this is one of the reasons why they love to live on the island. They are not even embarrassed by the fact that one has to sail on a boat or fly across the ocean to get food and medical care. By the way, there is Internet and telephone communication on the island, so fans of social networks will not be bored there.
How to get there: by air from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness or London to the Shetland Islands. Or a 12-hour ferry service from Aberdeen and Kirkwall. Further by plane or by sea from Mainland Island (Mainland) to Fula Island. However, it should be noted that flights to Fulu are not regular.
Pitcairn Islands
This two-mile inhabited island is located in the South Pacific Ocean. It will take a very long time to get to it. Therefore, not everyone dares to go on such a long journey on their own. It is known that with the opening of the Panama Canal, cruise liners come to Pitcairn 4 times a year for several hours. During this time, tourists manage to see local attractions and chat with local residents. There are currently 50 people living on Pitcairn, and they are all descendants of the famous rebels “HMS Bounty” who settled on the island in 1790. Only 15 of them are able-bodied. That is why in 2014 the Pitcairn government tried to attract new settlers to the island and launched a special program for this. However, there were very few people who wanted to live away from world centers - only one person took the risk and applied for a visa.
How to get there: from Tahiti by 4-hour flight to Gambier Island (planes fly only once a week) and more than 24 hours by sea from Mangareva Island (Gambier) to Pitcairn.
Atoll Suwarrow
It is a true treasure island located in the South Pacific. And if on the island of Bay it was still not possible to find the hidden treasure, then on this piece of land they have already dug up a chest with gold coins. But the Suvorov Atoll is known not only for treasures, in 1978 the first and so far the only national park of the Cook Islands was created on its territory, in which many seabirds nest, including turquoise parrots. The atoll is a group of coral islets that sometimes reach only a few tens of square meters and encircle two lagoons - both large and deep. The entire land area is 1.68 square meters. km. This place is very popular with divers and pearl hunters. The coral island was discovered by the Russian navigator Mikhail Lazarev, who visited it on September 17, 1814. His ship, on which he discovered this piece of land, was called "Suvorov", and therefore the atoll got its name.
How to get there: from Australia, New Zealand, the USA or French Polynesia to the island of Rarotonga, then with the help of the research vessel "Bounty Bay" or, having obtained permission, on your own on a chartered yacht.
Mont Saint Michel
The rocky island-fortress 80 m high and about 950 m in circumference is located in Lower Normandy in the north-west of France. Perhaps this is one of the most popular land areas among tourists. Mont Saint-Michel is visited by about 3 million people annually. They are attracted by its interesting origin story and unique architecture. In addition, the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel is the fourth pilgrimage site in the West after Jerusalem, Rome and Santiago de Compostela. Twice a year it is especially crowded here: when the day of the appearance of the Archangel Michael in Monte Gargano is celebrated and on the day of the consecration of the Roman altar dedicated to the Archangel. It is worth noting that this island is not only a tourist attraction and an important pilgrimage center, but also a place of residence for several dozen people.
How to get there: from the center of Paris by sightseeing bus, rented car or high-speed train from Montparnasse station.
Caye Chapel
The resort island is just two and a half miles long, located 20 kilometers off the Belizean coast in the western Caribbean. Despite its small size, Caye Chapelle has a private airstrip, 8 villas, apartments, bars and restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, a large pool complex and over 2 kilometers of pristine sandy beaches. The Caye Chapel Resort can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests. Although everyone who can afford it has the opportunity to relax on the island only one, with his family or with his own cheerful company. Standard stay services include exclusive rental of the entire island for 3 days or more.
How to get there: Via a 2-hour flight from the continental United States or a 10-minute flight from Belize City (BZE).
There is no way to strictly determine which of the myriad islets scattered in different parts of the world is the smallest. There are only conditional applicants for this honorary title. For example, the Guinness Book of Records names the Bishop Rock, sticking out of the water in the south of Great Britain, among the 1040 other islands of the archipelago. On it there was only a place for a lighthouse. Of course, in reality there are thousands of islands even less. This rating includes the smallest islands with a developed tourist infrastructure.
1. South Bass, USA (6.43 sq km)
The smallest tourist island in the world is located in the part of Lake Erie, which belongs to the US state of Ohio. Its small area could accommodate a small brewery and a winery, where the indigenous people of these places work. In total, no more than 400 people live on the island. Tourists come here not only to taste local intoxicating drinks, but also to go boating on the lake, and to live in nature in campsites.
2. Kay Kolker, Belize (6.5 sq km)
This island is located in the Caribbean Sea, 20 miles off the coast of Belize. It is here that the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere is located.
Less than 1,500 people live on the island. Until the middle of the 19th century, Kay Kolker was uninhabited; British ships only occasionally came here to replenish water supplies or for simple repairs. But then Mexican refugees appeared here who planted coconut trees and founded a fishing village with sandy paths, which has now become a very popular, albeit small, resort. The island even had an airstrip, although it is still vulnerable to hurricanes.
3. Fox Island, Alaska (10.4 sq km)
Off the coast of Seward, this island has pebbly beaches and secluded coves, so there are many marine life such as whales and sea lions.
4. Saba Island, Lesser Antilles (13 sq. Km)
In the Caribbean Sea, west of Saint Martin, is the island of Saba, which has a population of 1,200. It is best to visit it in January-March. It is called the "unspoiled queen of the Caribbean" for its unspoiled nature. There are practically no tourist infrastructure and places convenient for swimming on it. But on the other hand, this dormant volcano, which has become an island, is very attractive for divers. There is a unique marine park here.
5. Corvo Island, Azores (15.6 sq. Km)
In the Azores, lost in the vastness of the Atlantic, the most secluded and tiny is the island of Corvo. An atmosphere of peace and tranquility reigns on it, and the nature and green landscapes of the island, flowering hills, picturesque lakes and rocky shores delight those travelers who were able to climb such a distance with their pristine beauty. But the name of the island, meanwhile, is translated as "the island of crows."
In the center of the Atlantic, a subtropical climate reigns, thanks to which you can go fishing, scuba diving, explore the island in detail on leisurely walks, or enjoy fresh seafood almost all year round.
On Corvo, in the only village of Vila Novo do Corvo, about 500 people live, they are all very welcoming. In a very cozy tiny town, houses are built of black stone, with cobbled streets streaming between them. The way of life here is absolutely pastoral, all the locals know each other very well. It has become an old tradition here to close houses with wooden locks made by local craftsmen. Residents still use them, emphasizing their friendliness and openness.
An atoll is a coral island that surrounds part or all of the lagoon. Atolls come in a wide variety of shapes, configurations and sizes. NS...
6. Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands (15.7 sq km)
In the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Argentina, there is a group of disputed islands (Falkland Islands for Great Britain and Malvinas for Argentina), among which the smallest one bears the proud name of the Sea Lion. The local waters have a very rich fauna: elephant seals, penguins, killer whales. Seven local residents keep order on the island, and for tourists the island becomes available in early October, and the season closes in April.
7. Little St. Simons, USA (40.61 sq. Km)
Only 25 people live and work permanently on this island, and the rest of the inhabitants are tourists. The islet is located in the waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Georgia and is part of the archipelago of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The island has pristine clean sandy beaches and pine groves. The peak of the tourist season is in the spring.
8. Benguerra Island, Mozambique Islands (55 sq. Km)
In the Mozambican archipelago, there is the island of Benguerra, which is home to a national marine reserve. There are many different types of birds: flamingos, terns, kingfishers, egrets, cormorants. One and a half kilometers east of the island, there is a coral reef, which is very popular among divers vacationing in Mozambique. Very beautiful corals grow here, clown fish, small sharks, sea bass and a variety of bright coral fish live. Here, nature has formed a unique pool among corals, which is called the "aquarium", and in which it is ideal to practice snorkeling.
The rhythm of the island's life is in line with the leisurely life of the locals, who boast a rich culture. In the north of the island, African dhow boats scurry on the horizon, some of which carry fishing nets, while others deliver tourists to a coral reef.
In the tropics of the Mozambique Islands, summer reigns all year round. But it is best to come here in a dry and slightly cooler season in May-November, that is, in winter for Mozambique. But from December to January it is too hot here, and tropical showers fall in February-March.
The islands, which have not yet been penetrated by cars, provide a now unique opportunity to relax without these monsters, in a relaxed, relaxed ...
9. Yap, Micronesia (101.4 sq. Km)
This island in the South Pacific is part of the Federated States of Micronesia. Only part of the island is intended for tourists, while the other is given over to agriculture. There are excellent conditions for scuba diving.
1200 people constantly live on the island - they are simple, friendly, calm, smiling people, like on other islands. Guests do not bother them if they respect their way of life and traditions.
The local tribe has the hardest currency in the world - stone money. And not small coins, but three-meter circles weighing several centners. The rate of each coin rose if a person was sacrificed personally for it. For example, if during a trip to the island of Palau, where the "mint" was located, the head of the family died, then all the "hard currency" owned by his relatives rose in value. Until now, walking along the stone paths in the thickets, you can see these huge stone treasures, thoroughly overgrown with moss.
10. Madeleine, United States (109.2 sq. Km)
Among the 22 islands of the Apostle Archipelago, only Madeleine is inhabited. 300 people live here permanently. The best time to relax here is in May-October. In summer you can even play golf, ride a bike or kayak, while in winter you can ski or throw snow dust on snowmobiles.
Bishop Rock is a small rock jutting out of the sea 6.5 kilometers west of the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall. The base of the stone is under water at a depth of 45 meters, the width of the protruding part is 16 meters, and the length is 46 meters. On this narrow ledge is a lighthouse that turns Bishop Rock into the smallest island with a building, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
The rocks around the Scilly Archipelago have caused many ship wrecks. When a squadron of British naval ships led by Sir Cloudesley Shovel sank here in 1707 and killed 2,000 sailors, the Elder Brethren of Trinity House (the organization responsible for navigating British waters) decided that the illumination of Scilly , which at that time consisted of one old lighthouse at St Agnes, was not sufficient and it was decided to build a lighthouse on the westernmost point of the archipelago, Bishop Rock. 
James Walker, chief engineer at Trinity House, opposed the construction of a solid granite tower at Bishop Rock, arguing that the rock ledge was too small and the wind and sea forces were too strong. He argued that such a tower would not be able to withstand the enormous power of the seas, and demonstrated that the wind pressure here sometimes exceeds 34,176 kilograms per square meter. 
Thus, in 1847 it was decided to build a lighthouse on stilts at a cost of £ 12,000. The first task was to drive iron piles into granite, anchored with ductile iron rods. By design, the waves were supposed to pass through the piles, and not affect the massive masonry tower. In two years the building was completed and all that remained was to install the lighting apparatus. A year after the completion of the project on the evening of February 5, 1850, before the builders had time to install the lantern, a heavy storm demolished the entire building. 
James Walker shrugged off the news and this time decided to build a granite tower. It was a dangerous task, because the sea was formidable and the island was too small. The builders had to live on a small, uninhabited island nearby, where living quarters and workshops were built for them. The men were taken to Bishop Rock only when the weather permitted. All granite was transported from the mainland to the island storage, where it was processed and counted, after which it was sent to Bishop Rock. After 7 years of difficult work, the tower was finally completed in 1858. 
Previously, the 49-meter lighthouse was equipped with kerosene lamps, and before that candles. At the moment, there are generators and batteries, and in 1976 a helicopter pad was even built. Bishop Rock became autonomous in 1991 and the last lighthouse keepers left in December 1992. At the moment, the tower has ten floors and up to 4 visitors can visit it at the same time, staying here for a period of time from a week to three. 
Not far from the island on May 7, 1875, one of the largest ship disasters in British history occurred. Due to a navigational error, the sailing steamer " Schiller"Ran aground. 335 were killed, only 37 people were saved.
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Excerpt from Bishop Rock
- What do I think about? - asked Prince Andrey with surprise.- About life, about the purpose of a person. It can't be. I thought the same, and it saved me, you know what? freemasonry. No, you don't smile. Freemasonry is not a religious, not a ritual sect, as I thought, but Freemasonry is the best, the only expression of the best, eternal sides of humanity. - And he began to explain to Prince Andrey Freemasonry, as he understood it.
He said that Freemasonry is the teaching of Christianity, freed from state and religious fetters; the teaching of equality, brotherhood and love.
- Only our holy brotherhood has real meaning in life; everything else is a dream, - said Pierre. - You must understand, my friend, that outside this union, everything is full of lies and untruth, and I agree with you that a smart and kind person has no choice but to live out his life, like you, trying not to interfere with others. But assimilate our basic beliefs, join our brotherhood, give yourself to us, allow yourself to be guided, and now you will feel like I felt part of this huge, invisible chain, which began hiding in heaven, - said Pierre.
Prince Andrew, silently looking in front of him, listened to Pierre's speech. Several times, not hearing from the noise of the carriage, he asked Pierre the unheard words. By the special brilliance that lit up in the eyes of Prince Andrew, and by his silence, Pierre saw that his words were not in vain, that Prince Andrew would not interrupt him and would not laugh at his words.
They drove up to an overflowing river, which they had to cross by ferry. While the carriage and horses were being installed, they went to the ferry.
Prince Andrew, leaning his elbows on the railing, silently gazed along the flood sparkling from the setting sun.
- Well, what do you think about it? - asked Pierre, - why are you silent?
- What I think? I listened to you. All this is so, - said Prince Andrey. - But you say: join our brotherhood, and we will show you the purpose of life and the purpose of man, and the laws that govern the world. Who are we - people? Why do you know everything? Why am I alone not seeing what you see? You see on earth the kingdom of goodness and truth, but I do not see it.
Pierre interrupted him. - Do you believe in a future life? - he asked.
- In the future life? - repeated Prince Andrew, but Pierre did not give him time to answer and took this repetition for denial, especially since he knew the former atheistic convictions of Prince Andrew.
