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  1. Pingelap - Wikipedia

    Pingelap is an atoll in the Pacific Ocean, part of Pohnpei State of the Federated States of Micronesia, consisting of three islands: Pingelap Island, Sukoru and Daekae, linked by a reef …

  2. Explore Pingelap Atoll, an Island Where Colorblindness Runs ...

    Dec 18, 2019 · Pingelap Atoll in the Asian Pacific is sometimes known as the Island of the Colorblind. About ten percent of the population suffers from achromatopsia and sees the world …

  3. The island of colour blindness - BBC News

    Sep 28, 2015 · Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami. As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king. It's believed he had a …

  4. Pingelap: what to visit and every info for travelers ...

    Pingelap is a small coral atoll located in the state of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is about 98 miles east of Pohnpei Island and occupies an area of approximately …

  5. Photographing ‘The Island of the Colorblind’ | CNN

    Jul 12, 2017 · Pingelap is an atoll in the Pacific known as "The Island of the Colorblind" due to the high proportion of people suffering from achromatopsia (or "total" colorblindness)....

  6. Pingelap - An Island where 10% of the Population is ...

    Pingelap, a small atoll in the Pacific, has an unusually high number of colorblind residents. Moreover, it is not the typical colorblindness, one where you find it difficult to distinguish …

  7. Pingelap - World Islands

    Dec 30, 2023 · Welcome to Pingelap, a Tropical island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pingelap …

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