Easter Island (Spanish: Isla de Pascua, [ˈisla ðe ˈpaskwa]; Rapa Nui: Rapa Nui, [ˈɾapa ˈnu.i]) is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost …

Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world and is famous for its giant stone statues. To its original inhabitants …

Geologically one of the youngest inhabited territories on Earth, Easter Island (also called Rapa Nui), located in the mid- Pacific Ocean, was, for most of its history, one of the most isolated.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, lies at the eastern end of the Polynesian Triangle. Its current name refers to its discovery on Easter Sunday by an 18th-century Dutch navigator. …

Nov 9, 2009 · Easter Island, located about 2,300 miles off Chile in the South Pacific Ocean, is known for its nearly 900 giant stone statues that date back several centuries.

Easter Island history tells stories of legendary kings, hardships and great deeds. Learn more about incredible human achievements in the history of Easter Island.

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is one of the most remote and fascinating places on Earth. From the towering Moai statues that guard the coastline to the vibrant culture and traditions of the Rapa …

Mar 9, 2021 · Covering a total area of 163.6 km 2, Easter Island is a Polynesian island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. Named Rapa Nui by its earliest residents, it is one of the most …

Dec 29, 2022 · Easter Island (Spanish: Isla de Pascua, Polynesian: Rapa Nui) is one of the most isolated islands on Earth. Early settlers called the island " Te Pito O Te Henua " (Navel of The …

Located in the South Pacific Ocean and forming the southeastern corner of the Polynesian Triangle, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. Known in the local …