Gough Island
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| Elevation | 910 |
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| Area | 91 |
| Locations | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
| Reference no | 1868 |
| Did you know | Gough and Inaccessible Island are a protected wildlife reserve, which has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. |
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| ID | 1171820 |
About Gough Island
Gough Island, also known historically as Gonçalo Álvares after the Portuguese explorer, is a rugged volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a dependency of Tristan da Cunha and part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
