Wonders of Prince Edward Islands

  Highlights

These subantarctic islands are a part of South Africa. The island group consists of two volcanic islands – Marion Island and Prince Edward Island – with a total area of 335 km².

Islands are a Special Nature Reserve and there are no economic activities on the islands. Tourist landings are prohibited. Especially strict limitations are on Prince Edward Island: here even the number of researchers is heavily restricted.

Although the climate here is not too cold, the weather in the islands is very windy, rainy, and almost always – cloudy. Here are found some endemic species of plants and insects, the landscape is spectacular.