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17. Heard Island – Australia
Heard Island is one of the most remote places on Earth, located about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antartica. Despite its proximity, the island (and the group of islands that comprise the Heard Island and McDonalds Island territory) is part of Australia. The peaks of the volcanoes which form the islands are generally cold and it is considered an Antarctic climate. Due to this, the islands are uninhabited and primarily restricted from access by the Australian government. Occasionally the government permits access for research expeditions.