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KOMPAS.com – There are many interesting places on earth to visit, some of which are exotic islands that have their own charm and beauty.
Many travelers explore these islands to be able to enjoy the stunning scenery, such as mountains, stretches of beaches, and a wealth of unique animals.
However, there are several islands that are forbidden and even quite dangerous to visit.
Either because it is prohibited by the government authorities, or because it has the potential to be life threatening.
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So, what are the forbidden islands that cannot be visited? Here are 5 of them:
1. North Sentinel Island, India
North Sentinel Island is located in the Bay of Bengal and is perhaps the most difficult place to visit in the world.
Reported from A-Z AnimalsNorth Sentinel Island is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous people who have had no contact with the outside world and have been isolated for over 50,000 years.
The Sentinelese are very hostile and can attack visitors with spears or arrows.
For that reason, the Indian government has banned anyone who is not a resident from going within three miles of the island.
The island is guarded by the Indian Navy’s strict patrol.
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2. Niihau Island, United States of America
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illustration of the island of Niihau, the forbidden island that cannot be visited.
Niihau Island is considered the seventh largest island in Hawaii and is known as the “Forbidden Island”.
Niihau Island is not a place that just anyone can visit. This is because the island is owned by individuals, namely Keith and Bruce Robinson.
The Robinson family is committed to the promise they made to the former Hawaiian king to protect the island’s proud Hawaiian heritage.
There are several possibilities to be able to visit the island if you are invited directly by the Robinson family or get a special invitation from a permanent resident of Niihau.
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3. Pulau Heard, Australia
Far from anywhere, Heard Island is located more than 4,000 kilometers southwest of Fremantle, Western Australia.
This island is a habitat for penguins, seabirds, seals, to beetles, but not a good place for humans to live.
The presence of an active volcano and thick clouds all year round on the island make it uninhabitable. This island is also covered by a glacier with bubbling lava flows.
In addition, winds across Heard Island were fierce with the strength of a Category Three hurricane.
Heard Island is on the UNESCO World Heritage list to protect its natural ecosystem. The Australian government has also banned anyone from visiting the island.
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4. Snake Island, Brazil
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Ilustrasi Ilha da Queimada Grande atau pulau Ular, Brazil.
Accordingly, one of the forbidden islands that is quite dangerous to visit is Snake Island in Brazil.
Quoted from the page the TravelSnake Island which is also known as Ilha da Queimada Grande is home to the world’s deadliest snake population.
It is known that there are around 2,000 to 4,000 species of snakes that inhabit the island.
In addition, one species of snake that is endangered is still found on this island, namely the venomous Golden Lancehead Pit Viper (Bothrops insularis).
The venom of this snake is enough to melt human skin and kill a person in less than an hour.
For security reasons and the preservation of rare snake species, no one is allowed to visit the Snake Island.
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5. Pulau North Brother, New York
North Brother Island is one of two smaller islands located in New York City’s East River.
The island was once the site of the Riverside hospital, a place of quarantine for people suffering from highly contagious diseases such as smallpox, typhus, tuberculosis and polio.
The island was eventually abandoned after a failed attempt to turn it into a rehabilitation center for heroin addicts.
North Brother Island is currently designated as a sanctuary for water birds, and the government maintains that no one is allowed to visit the island.
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