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Country Name |
Pitcairn Islands, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno |
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Continent |
Oceania |
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Surface area |
47 km2 |
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Capital |
Adamstown |
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Population |
56 (2013) |
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Language |
English |
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Currency |
U.S. Dollar (USD) |
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Time zone |
-9hrs compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
0064 |
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from high-risk countries.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
There have been no relevant reports.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Pitcairn Islands is a group of four volcanic islands that form part of the British Overseas Territory (the only one in the Pacific Ocean). Pitcairn, from which the land area takes its name, is the only inhabited island.
The climate is tropical, with hot summers (average 27°C) between December and March and mild winters (22/23°C) from June to September.
