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  1. Easter Island ( Spanish: Isla de Pascua [ˈisla ðe ˈpaskwa]; Rapa Nui: Rapa Nui) is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania.

  2. The Rapa Nui (Rapa Nui: [ˈɾapa ˈnu.i], Spanish: [ˈrapa ˈnu.i]) are the indigenous Polynesian peoples of Easter Island. The easternmost Polynesian culture, the descendants of the original people of Easter Island make up about 60% of the current Easter Island population and have a significant portion of their population residing ...

  3. Rapa Nui National Park ( Spanish: Parque nacional Rapa Nui) is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Easter Island, Chile. Rapa Nui is the Polynesian name of Easter Island; its Spanish name is Isla de Pascua. The island is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeastern extremity of the Polynesian Triangle.

  4. Jun 27, 2024 · 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 the island is known as Rapa Nui, and its population is predominantly of Polynesian descent.

  5. Learn about the unique cultural heritage of Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, and its monumental sculptures and architecture. Explore the archaeological sites, rock art, ceremonial village and natural landscape of this remote Polynesian island.

  6. Oct 19, 2022 · Learn about the moai, the giant stone statues carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. Discover their meaning, origin, and how they were transported, as well as the challenges they face from fire, climate change, and human activities.

  7. Jun 13, 2018 · Learn about the mysterious moai statues, the Polynesian heritage, and the environmental crisis of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Find out how to get there, when to visit, and what to do on this remote and fascinating destination.