Suwarrow

The atoll extends over 80 kilometers with more than 20 small islets encompassing a central lagoon measuring 19 by 8 kilometers.

British sovereignty claimed the atoll in 1889, following decades of resource extraction including guano, coconuts, and pearl shells by various companies.

Tom Neale documented his solitary life on the atoll through three periods between 1952 and 1977 in his publication 'An Island to Oneself'.

Two caretakers maintain the national park status of the atoll, monitoring bird populations and receiving supply deliveries by barge every five years.

A severe cyclone in 1942 submerged 16 of the 22 original islets, permanently altering the geography of this Pacific Ocean formation.

Location: Cook Islands

Part of: Northern Cook Islands

GPS coordinates: -14.50000,-165.40000

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:34