Heard Island and McDonald Islands flag Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Where Volcanoes Meet the Ice

Overview

Uninhabited Australian volcanic islands in the Southern Ocean, among the most remote places on Earth, home to penguins and seals amid active volcanic activity.

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Antarctic
Land Area
412 km²
Languages
English

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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025