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<p>Easter Island is famous for its monumental statues, created by the early Rapa Nui people. They are called moai, and there are exactly 887 of them. Easter Island is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, is a special territory of Chile. It is one of the most remote islands in the world. Its total land mass is 163.6 square kilometers, with a population of 5,761 people.</p>
<p><strong><em>HISTORY</em></strong></p>
<p>The island was settled by Polynesian people, creating a very unique tradition which is evident by the moai. Early settlers have thought to be navigated in canoes. The language of Easter Island is similar of that to Mangarevan. Easter Islands is considered to have been first settled from 300 to 1200 CE.</p>
<p>The name of the island was given when a Dutch explorer, encountered it on Easter Sunday in 1722.</p>
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<p><strong><em>GEOLOGY</em></strong></p>
<p>Easter Island is a volcanic island, made up of 3 extinct volcanoes: Terevaka, Poike, and Rano Kau.</p>
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<p><strong><em>CLIMATE</em></strong></p>
<p>Easter Island’s climate is classified as tropical rainforest climate. From July to August the temperatures are usually at its lowest. February is usually records the highest, while May is the rainiest month.</p>
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<p><strong><em>CULTURE</em></strong></p>
<p>Easter Island has a collection of myths that are preserved. Some important myths are: Tangata manu, Makemake, and Aku-aku.</p>
<p>Rapa Nui people are very artistic with stone, hence made use of several local stones.</p>
<p>Moai or the large stone statues are known to have been carved in the 1100 to 1680 CE. There is a collection of 887 statues that are preserved and in museum collections.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Transportation</em></strong></p>
<p>Mataveri International Airport caters for international air services for Easter Island.</p>
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