Most Isolated Cities In the World

Isolation is a terrible thing. Imagine trying to deal with everything on your own, with no one to assist you. We wish to get away from the urban jungle's hustling, stress, noise, and pollution all from time to time. In today's digital world, which is more about metropolitan areas and industrialization, it's easy to forget how the world used to look before amazing technological innovation.

It isn't easy to believe that somewhere in this advanced world, there are still some lovely and peaceful places that are still away from the reach of technology. These cities are in different parts of the globe, and each one is special. The common thing between them is that they are all isolated. Here are the five most isolated cities in the world. 

Supai, Arizona, USA

Supai is a village in Havasu Canyon in Arizona, USA. Supai is tough to reach. Supai is a town in Arizona's Havasu Canyon. It is sometimes referred to as the most remote city in the United States. The total population of this village is around 200 people. The only way to reach this place is by hiking an 8 miles track as there are no roads to visit this place.  You can get there by helicopter, but that not often available. The nearest place to find food and other livelihood is 60 miles from the town. 

McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Antarctica is a freezing place with an average temperature below freezing point throughout the year. There are only two weathers in Antarctica, summer and wither. For six months, the sun is out, and it is dark for the rest of six months. 

McMurdo Station in Antarctica is a research station that the United States owns. They reserve this place for their scientific researches and experiments. This place has no original population. In Antarctica, This is the largest community with around 1200 population in summer and  300 in winter. The only way to get there is by ship and when the sea is not frozen. It is not easy to live in such a place as the weather there is different from the rest of the world. 

Longyearbyen, Norway

The Longyearbyen is a super cold location throughout the year as it is closer to the north pole. This place is more than 1000 miles from Norway's capital, and to get there, you need a ship or a plane. This place has less than 3000 people, and most of them are visitors. Snow covers the area for most of the year. This place has a low crime rate as the people are not allowed there if they do not have a permanent address or job. Also, people are asked to keep a weapon with them to protect them from the polar bears. The police ensure that the people know how to use a weapon and carry it with them if they travel outside the town. 

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Tórshavn is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder and lightning. This town is one of the smallest capitals in the world. The whole population is around 20,000, far less than the sheeps the own, i.e., around 70,000. This place is well known for its efforts in creating sustainable energy. Half of the electricity is produced by renewable energy sources. Most of the people visit Tórshavn during the summer season when the weather is not so harsh.

Oymyakon, Russia

Russia is among the coldest countries in the world. Oymyakon is one of the coldest places in the world. The temperature is minus 60-degree Celcius during the winter. Oymyakon is frozen most of the year. The weather here is so extreme in winter that if you have a car, do not switch it off because it will not start again. If we talk about summers, it is the opposite. Although the summer is for a very short period, the temperature rises to 30 celsius. There is no other town near this place with similar qualities. If you are interested in exploring the Russian wilderness, Okmyakon may be a great base.

Conclusion

We hope you learned some fascinating things about the world's most distant locations. These living conditions can be difficult, ranging from high altitudes with no oxygen, extreme weather conditions to insufficient resources. Amazingly, life can exist in these places. The world's most remote cities are difficult for modern humans to survive.