Sentences with phrase «as uninhabited»

Falsely claimed as uninhabited, the cities, along with nearby testing site «The Polygon» set the stage for one of the most cynical experiments ever undertaken.

But, as uninhabited as the island appears, Australia is full of native people, and they do not take kindly to Thornhill's theft of their home.

Not exact matches

From the time the species Homo sapiens consolidated itself to become the only survivor of the various hominoid species that had evolved as a result of divergence, humankind slowly spread over the earth, moving into previously uninhabited areas.

OFF the northernmost tip of Scotland, where the turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet those of the North Sea, sits a chain of 70 mostly uninhabited islands collectively known as Orkney.

Genetically engineered mosquitoes developed by British biotech firm Oxitec as an approach to controlling dengue fever have been caught up in controversy since 6,000 of them were deliberately released to an uninhabited forest in Malaysia in a trial in December 2010.

It's fortunate that it happened in a largely uninhabited area, so as far as I know, no one was actually killed or injured in the process, but it was a huge event.

DESERTEC would place dozens of concentrated solar thermal power plants in uninhabited areas as well as wind turbines in coastal locations and scattered photovoltaic installations throughout Europe.

Jack said: «We know that as recently as 6,000 years ago, what is now the vast, dusty and uninhabited Saharan desert was covered in lush grassland.

This location was chosen because it is one of the most Mars - like locales on the face of the Earth: the island is completely uninhabited and unvegetated; it receives almost no precipitation, and is thus nearly as dry as Mars; temperature extremes approach those of Mars; the impact crater where the station is located is similar to many such craters on Mars.

Wild Life centers around a young rancher who leaves his home in the United Kingdom to make a life for himself as a rancher in the wild and mostly uninhabited Canadian landscape.

Kurylenko will play Cruise's wife, with Riseborough as the mystery woman who arrives on the uninhabited planet.

Also, as you search for your companions on this dangerous island, Lara soon discovers that this uninhabited island is actually the home to a group of cutthroat mercenaries.

The uninhabited, heavily fortified no man's land between the two countries teems with wildlife, and all that could be heard was birdsong as the two spoke face to face.

The mostly uninhabited town began life as a set for Western films in the 1940s, eventually settling in as a tourist oddity for looky - loos and tourists passing to - and - from Palm Springs.

It was largely uninhabited through the 1950s but is now a popular vacation destination, as well a home to many people.

For a truly unique experience, try swimming with these athletic pigs that live on the uninhabited island of Big Major Cay, also known as «Pig Beach».

When the rabbits were put on Enderby Island, it was an uninhabited subantarctic island of the Auckland Islands, and they were to serve as food for castaways.

This tiny uninhabited islet off Coiba National Park in Panama — with clear turquoise water lapping onto a blindingly white sand beach dotted with palm trees — is about as perfect as a tropical island can get.

Well, you need only shake your towel out on any number of unspoiled white - sand motus (small island, most uninhabited) to feel life as dreamy as it gets.

You'll get as close as you could ever get to a true Robinson Crusoe experience, getting to uninhabited islands only visited by few.

The trip is designed as an island hopping adventure for all those want to experience this uninhabited Caribbean paradise.

Whether you're island hopping around the turquoise blue waters of Thailand or sailing across uninhabited islands in the Philippines, here is a quick list of island hopping essentials to bring with you to make sure your island hopping experience is as fun and enjoyable as it can be.

As well as being an ideal spot for divers of all levels, the island itself is also pretty sweet; with its crystal clear waters, soft beaches and uninhabited island, Koh Tang is a true island getawaAs well as being an ideal spot for divers of all levels, the island itself is also pretty sweet; with its crystal clear waters, soft beaches and uninhabited island, Koh Tang is a true island getawaas being an ideal spot for divers of all levels, the island itself is also pretty sweet; with its crystal clear waters, soft beaches and uninhabited island, Koh Tang is a true island getaway!

Imagine yourself boating to uninhabited islands, swimming in crystal clear waters as you lie down in a pristine beach with a coconut in hand.

Malawi is landlocked, but as Lake Malawi has sandy beaches, uninhabited islands and numerous opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and water sports, who needs an oceanic coastline?

Now as if traveling the Philippines isn't enough, imagine being able to sail a locally skippered paraw (local sailboat) around uninhabited islands as you complete crazy challenges along the way.

Uninhabited islands, pristine beach coves, authentic local cuisine and some of the best sailing routes in the world — these are just a few of the highlights on offer as small - group adventure operator, G Adventures, re-launches their sailing tours in the British Virgin Islands.

Once living up and down both coasts of the island, the wolves are currently most prevalent in the uninhabited northern coastal portions of the island, and as well on the west coast, as far south as Port Renfrew.

Moalboal's real highlight however, is the nearby Pescador island — an uninhabited island where giant shoals of sardines can be found, as well as sea turtles, thresher sharks, mackerels and dolphins who come there for free lunch.

The Grenadines & Grenada are known as the «jewels of the Caribbean», a long chain of islands, largely uninhabited, separated by crystal clear emerald waters.

As we sailed the remote atolls of the Southern Maldives, eating and sleeping on - board a traditional dhoni, visiting isolated fishing communities and uninhabited islands, snorkelling in oceans with strong currents, and swimming in the warm water with amazing marine life, I certainly learnt to respect the ocean; feeling far less at home than the marlin, manta ray, leopard shark, turtles, dolphins and rainbow of fish that we encountered.

It's got an amazing coastline and white sand beaches, as well as many uninhabited islands.

Some uninhabited islands are protected as nature reserves and some are privately owned.

Uninhabited islands are often used in movies or stories about shipwrecked people, and are also used as stereotypes for the idea of «paradise».

It's uninhabited as it is mainly made up of steep cliffs that rise abruptly from the sea.

Now listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, Geirangerfjord has some of the steepest cliff sides of any of the world's fjords and is uninhabited for much of its stretch as a consequence save for the small village of the same name, which clings precariously to the shore edge.

The archipelago of 115 islands, the vast majority of which are uninhabited, make a tempting proposition for anyone who loves to explore while on holiday — although the year - round scorching temperatures, clear waters and pristine sands make it just as popular with beach bums.

As the word Banyak means many, expect to see loads of uninhabited islands (99 to be precise) waiting to be explored.

World class diving, white sandy beaches on uninhabited islands, and crystal clear waters that stretch as far as your eyes can see.

In M'Pai Bei, Kristian at The Drift also leads guided treks into the forests behind the village as well as to Koh Kun, the uninhabited island just off M'Pai Bei.

There are also many other Gili islands off Lombok, on the north east coast, and the south west coast, with names such as Gili Nanggu, Gili Gede, and Gili Poh, to mention a few as there are maybe nearly another 20 islands, and some of these are still uninhabited.

As a country, Costa Rica was largely uninhabited until the early 1900s, a resource rich country full of dense tropical jungle that made travelling through it nigh on impossible.

Ile St. Louis is regarded as the younger sibling, a docile yet exclusive suburb constructed during the 1600s by joining two petite uninhabited islands.

Recently discovered as the most important wintering area for blue whales, all three islands are part of an International Biosphere Reserve and remain uninhabited by humans or livestock.

Even though these islands are close to a major city, they still feel peacefully remote as most of them are uninhabited bar some wildlife, like snakes, birds of prey, seals, sheep and martens.

Head to the west coast and visit the uninhabited island of Isla de Mona, known as «The Galapagos of the Caribbean».

«We will paddle double kayaks into Loreto Bay National Marine Park, and visit Isla Danzante and Isla Carmen, both uninhabited wildlife sanctuaries declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Of course, the most impressive feature of the room has to be the glass doors which open onto the private terrace, letting in an abundance of light and offering insane views of the lagoon and uninhabited islands on the horizon.You are able to get beautiful views of the turquoise water which sparkles under the sun rays from everywhere in the room — including the bathroom if you raise the blinds!Also, as the villas are not overlooked by any other rooms you can leave the curtains drawn and wake up to this magical view in the morning!

The villa's multiple levels house comfortable bedroom pavilions with private sky gardens and sun terraces, all of which draw in calming views of the ocean and a picturesque, uninhabited island known as Koh Matlang.

The sheer abundance of life out around these remote, uninhabited islands is breathtaking, as is the visibility — 20 metres viz is the norm.