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Also called "Ombligo del mundo (Navel of the world)"
- City Proper
163,6 km²
- City (2005)
- Density (city proper)
3.791 Inhabitants
23,17 /km²
(2004-2008)
Easter Island, known in the native language as Rapa Nui ("Big Rapa") or Isla de Pascua ("Passover Island") in Spanish, is an island in the south Pacific Ocean belonging to Chile. Located 3,600 km (2,237 statute miles) west of continental Chile and 2,075 km (1,290 statute miles) east of Pitcairn Island, it is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world. It is located at , with a latitude close to that of the Chilean city of Copiapó, north of Santiago. The island is approximately triangular in shape, with an area of 163.6 km² (63 sq. miles), and a population of 3,791 (2002 census), 3,304 of which live in the capital of Hanga Roa. Easter is made up of three volcanoes: Poike, Rano Kau and Terevaka. The island is famous for its numerous moai, the stone statues now located along the coastlines. Administratively, it is a province (containing a single municipality) of the Chilean Valparaíso Region. The standard time is six hours behind UTC (UTC-6) (five hours behind including one hour of daylight saving time).
History
Oral traditions and early history
Early European visitors to Easter Island recorded the local oral traditions of the original settlers. In these traditions, Easter Islanders claimed that a chief Hotu Matu'a arrived on the island in one or two large canoes with his wife and extended family. There is considerable uncertainty about the accuracy of this legend as well as the date of settlement. Published literature suggests the island was settled around AD 300-400, or at about the time of the arrival of the earliest settlers in Hawaii. Some scientists say that Easter Island was not inhabited until the later years of AD 700-800. This date range is based on glottochronological calculations and on three radiocarbon dates from charcoal that appears to have been produced during forest clearance activities. (Diamond 2005:89) On the other hand, a recent study, including radiocarbon dates from what is thought to be very early materials, indicates that the island was settled as recently as AD 1200, the time of the deforestation of the island (Hunt and Lipo 2006). More on [ Easter Island ]
where is Easter Island?
Elmersmom (Toni O'Brien) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:33:45 -0000
where is Easter Island?
Christmas Island is not in Europe, but in the South Pacific, just like Easter Island.
drdrtfehytf (dean noble) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:45:26 -0000
Christmas Island is not in Europe, but in the South Pacific, just like Easter Island.
Portuguese: Feliz Natal Pushto: Christmas Aao Ne-way Kaal Mo Mobarak Sha Rapa-Nui (Easter Island): Mata-Ki-Te-Rangi. Te-Pito-O-Te-Henua
WMiller111 (Wilma Miller) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:11:24 -0000
Portuguese: Feliz Natal Pushto: Christmas Aao Ne-way Kaal Mo Mobarak Sha Rapa-Nui (Easter Island): Mata-Ki-Te-Rangi. Te-Pito-O-Te-Henua
@SarahOnAQuest oh, ok. I guess Santa is still busy delivering gifts to Hawaii and Easter Island
PaulSchaffert (Paul Schaffert) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:51:50 -0000
@SarahOnAQuest oh, ok. I guess Santa is still busy delivering gifts to Hawaii and Easter Island
Possibily the best random present ever. I now have my own mini Easter Island. http://twitpic.com/v47tk
dstubbings (Danny Stubbings) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:04:53 -0000
Possibily the best random present ever. I now have my own mini Easter Island. http://twitpic.com/v47tk
easter island, venice, alaska, suisse, frisco, milano, rio de jenairo
janesel19 (janes DaYAk lindito) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:24:52 -0000
easter island, venice, alaska, suisse, frisco, milano, rio de jenairo
Easter Island Home Page - Unofficial, but interesting with many links.
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