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Europe/Oslo |
No fixed population time compared to Beijing time (China) |
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Overview of Bouvet Island
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, a Norwegian overseas territory. The island has no permanent population, and only temporary researchers are stationed there for short periods of time. The island is one of the most remote islands in the world, with approximately 93% glacier cover and a cold, windy climate, with no conditions for permanent habitation.
Geographic and environmental features
Bouvet Island covers an area of 49 square kilometers and has a maximum elevation of 935 meters. The island is surrounded by steep black lava cliffs and ice caps. The surrounding waters are often ice-floated, and the climate is harsh with an average annual temperature of only -1°C. Seals, penguins and seabirds dominate the marine life of the island, with no native mammals or trees.
Human Activities and Sovereignty
Discovered by French explorers in 1739 and claimed by Norway in 1927. It is now a nature reserve, where only scientific research is allowed. There is an automated weather station, no harbor or infrastructure, and a helicopter landing is required. It is governed by the Norwegian Antarctic Territory, international code BV.
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Today is 2025-12-29
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