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The famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau even called this "the most beautiful island in the world".
See if you agree
See if you agree
When people want to protect a piece of paradise and keep the landscape pristine, it helps if it’s…
Hundreds of kilometres over the sea from the mainland
Hundreds of kilometres over the sea from the mainland
© Ben Horton / National Geographic Image Collection / Getty Images 2026-07-05 16:20:08 :